B2 adjective Neutre

bounce

/ˈbaʊn.si/

Describes a surface or object that is able to spring back or rebound after being hit or compressed. It can also describe a person's behavior or a piece of music that is lively, energetic, and full of rhythmic vitality.

Exemples

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The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

Famille de mots

Nom
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverbe
bouncily
Adjectif
bouncy
Apparenté
bounciness
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

Quiz rapide

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bouncy

Exemples

1

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

everyday

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

formal

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

informal

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

4

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

academic

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

5

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

business

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

Famille de mots

Nom
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverbe
bouncily
Adjectif
bouncy
Apparenté
bounciness

Collocations courantes

bouncy castle bouncy castle
bouncy curls bouncy curls
bouncy ball bouncy ball
bouncy rhythm bouncy rhythm
bouncy gait bouncy gait

Phrases Courantes

bounce back

to recover quickly from a setback

bounce off the walls

to be extremely excited or energetic

bounce an idea

to share a thought to see someone's reaction

Souvent confondu avec

bounce vs bound

Bound usually refers to a leap or a limit, whereas bouncy refers specifically to the quality of rebounding.

bounce vs buoyant

Buoyant refers to floating in liquid or a cheerful mood, while bouncy emphasizes physical springiness.

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Notes d'usage

Use this adjective to describe physical materials like rubber or springs, but also to metaphorically describe energetic personalities or upbeat music. In academic contexts, it is often replaced by 'elastic' or 'resilient' for more precision.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the noun 'bounce' as an adjective (e.g., 'a bounce ball'). Always use the adjective form 'bouncy' or 'bouncing' when modifying a noun.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

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Origine du mot

From the 13th-century verb 'bounce', likely of Dutch or Low German origin meaning to strike or thump.

Modèles grammaticaux

gradable adjective (bouncier, bounciest) can be used after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'
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Contexte culturel

Bouncy castles (or inflatable jumpers) are standard features at children's birthday parties in many Western cultures.

Quiz rapide

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bouncy

Mots lis

contrahumary

C1

Describing an ideology, action, or technology that opposes or deviates from standard human nature, ethics, or biological limitations. It is frequently used in academic contexts to discuss concepts that challenge traditional humanistic values or the preservation of the human essence.

disanthropine

C1

To divest of human characteristics, interests, or associations. This verb is primarily used to describe the process of removing human-centric bias or stripping a subject of its human qualities to achieve a more objective or alien perspective.

overformant

C1

Describing a sound or speech signal that possesses excessive or exaggerated resonant frequencies known as formants. In acoustics and phonetics, this term refers to an unnatural vocal quality where spectral peaks are over-emphasized, often occurring in synthetic speech.

homochroner

C1

To synchronize or align multiple events, data points, or historical records so that they occur or are represented within the same chronological time frame. This technical verb is primarily used in specialized academic or data-driven contexts to ensure temporal consistency across different variables.

underclarful

C1

To explain a concept or process in a way that is intentionally or unintentionally less clear than the original subject, often by using excessive jargon or convoluted logic. It describes the act of obfuscating a topic while ostensibly trying to clarify it.

ansalvty

C1

To meticulously examine discarded, failed, or complex material in order to extract and recover specific items of value. This verb is primarily used in technical and analytical contexts where the recovery process requires a high degree of precision and scrutiny.

rechronship

C1

A specialized term referring to the process or state of re-establishing chronological order or temporal alignment between disparate data sets, events, or historical records. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe the restoration of a logical time-based sequence after a disruption or error.

anteportfy

C1

A structural or conceptual preliminary entrance or staging area located before a main gate or portal. It functions as a buffer zone for security, sorting, or preparation before entry into a primary restricted space.

antisolist

C1

Describing a preference for collective or ensemble performance rather than individual soloing. It characterizes an artistic or philosophical approach that prioritizes group harmony and collaborative contribution over the spotlighting of a single individual.

trifigous

C1

A trifigous is a specialized term for a structure or arrangement that possesses three distinct parts, prongs, or branches radiating from a common center. In technical and test-specific contexts, it often refers to a specific geometric configuration used to describe junctions or biological branching patterns.

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