bouncingnoun
bouncings
pl
Translations
Her bouncing was infectious, making everyone around her feel more energetic.
Sa vivacité était contagieuse, rendant tout le monde autour d’elle plus énergique.
The bouncing of the basketball echoed through the gymnasium.
Le rebond du ballon de basket résonnait dans le gymnase.
Definitions
The act of rebounding or springing back after hitting a surface.
The bouncing of the basketball echoed through the gymnasium.
The quality of being lively, energetic, or full of life.
Her bouncing was infectious, making everyone around her feel more energetic.
bouncinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
US
/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
Translations
vigoureuxSurtout pour un bébé ou une personne en pleine forme.
They welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world.
Ils ont accueilli un bébé vigoureux dans le monde.
The toddlers formed a bouncing crowd around the ice-cream truck.
Les tout-petits formaient une foule dynamique autour du camion de glaces.
Definitions
Energetic and lively; vigorous.
The toddlers formed a bouncing crowd around the ice-cream truck.
Healthy and full of life, especially said of a baby.
They welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world.
bounceverb

bouncing

ing-form

bounced
Past Simple
bounced
Past Participle
bouncing
ing-form
UK
/baʊns/
US
/baʊns/
Translations
rejeterInformatique, banque et messagerie électronique.
The bank bounced the check because there were insufficient funds in the account.
La banque a rejeté le chèque parce qu’il n’y avait pas assez de fonds sur le compte.
The ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor.
La balle a rebondi sur le mur et a roulé sur le sol.
faire rebondir
He bounced the basketball on the court as he ran.
Il faisait rebondir le ballon de basket sur le terrain en courant.
se remettreSens figuré : se remettre d’un revers.
After losing the first set, the player bounced back to win the match.
Après avoir perdu le premier set, le joueur s’est remis et a remporté le match.
Additional translations
virerFamilier : expulser d’un lieu.
rebondirSens figuré : se relever après une difficulté.
déguerpirFamilier : partir rapidement.
bondirPour un déplacement vif et énergique.
Definitions
To move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.
The ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor.
To move energetically in a particular direction.
She bounced into the room with a big smile on her face.
To cause something to move in a particular direction by hitting it against a surface.
He bounced the basketball on the court as he ran.
To recover from a setback or difficult situation.
After losing the first set, the player bounced back to win the match.
To refuse to accept or process something, such as an email or check, due to an error or lack of funds.
The bank bounced the check because there were insufficient funds in the account.
To expel or eject someone from a place, especially a bar, nightclub, or event.
The security guard bounced the rowdy patrons before they could cause more trouble.
To leave or depart from a place quickly or abruptly (slang).
We’d better bounce before the cops show up.
bouncenoun
Definitions
The act of rebounding or springing back after hitting a surface.
The bounce of the basketball was unpredictable on the uneven court.
A sudden increase or improvement in something, such as an economy or a person's mood.
The stock market experienced a bounce after the positive economic news.
A lively or energetic quality in a person's step or demeanor.
She walked into the room with a bounce in her step, full of enthusiasm.
A return of an email to the sender because it cannot be delivered to the recipient.
I received a bounce notification indicating that the email address was incorrect.
An act of being dismissed or expelled, especially from a job or relationship (informal).
After the new CEO arrived, a lot of senior staff got the bounce.
bounceadjective
Definitions
Relating to or involving a rebound off a surface before reaching its target, or characteristic of such motion.
The coach emphasized the importance of a quick bounce pass during practice.