This is the 5508th most frequent French word.
bondit
"Bondit" means "leaps" or "jumps" in English.
Here, 'bondit' is used to describe the physical action of the cat jumping energetically.
Le chat bondit sur l'étagère haute.
The cat jumps onto the high shelf.
In this sentence, 'bondit' conveys a figurative expression of an emotional reaction resulting in the action of jumping.
Elle bondit de joie en entendant la nouvelle.
She jumps with joy upon hearing the news.
Here, 'bondit' is used metaphorically to describe someone promptly reacting to assist.