pounce in French
pounce in French is poudre, sable, sauter sur — pounce means to leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
pounce in French
poudre
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
sable
(historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
sauter sur
(intransitive) To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
fondre sur
(intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
faire un trou
(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.
perforer
(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.
trouer
(transitive) To stamp holes in; to perforate.
What does "pounce" mean?
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verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
"The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall."
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verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
"Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped."
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noun A sudden leaping attack.
"The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room."
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pounce in a sentence
- The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall.
- A leopard pounces on its prey with almost no warning.
- Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped.
- The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room.
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What is "pounce" in French?
"pounce" in French is poudre, sable, sauter sur. pounce means: To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
How do you use "pounce" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall." In French, "pounce" is poudre, sable, sauter sur.
Are there other ways to say "pounce" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "pounce": poudre, sable, sauter sur, fondre sur, faire un trou, perforer.
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