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spring (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “spring”

sg. spring, pl. springs ou indén.
  1. le printemps
    We planted new seeds in the garden, looking forward to their bloom in spring.
  2. la source
    We found a clear spring in the forest and filled our water bottles.
  3. le ressort
    The old clock's spring broke, causing it to stop working.
  4. l'élasticité
    After years of use, the trampoline has lost its spring and isn't as bouncy.
  5. la vivacité
    After hearing the good news, she couldn't help but have a spring in her step for the rest of the day.
  6. le saut
    The gymnast executed a perfect spring from the floor to the vault.

verbe “spring”

infinitif spring; il springs; prét. sprang, sprung us; part. passé sprung; gér. springing
  1. sauter
    As the dog approached, the squirrel sprang up the nearest tree.
  2. sortir (avec l'idée de surprise)
    He sprang the question on her during their casual dinner date.
  3. surgir
    A smile sprang to his lips as he received the good news.
  4. libérer (dans le contexte d'une évasion)
    The daring plan to spring the spy from the high-security prison was like something out of a movie.