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springboard

/ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd/ /ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːrd/

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noun

Tremplin

A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.

Examples :

"The swimmer walked to the end of the springboard and bounced to gain height before diving into the pool. "

Le nageur marcha jusqu'au bout du tremplin et rebondit pour prendre de la hauteur avant de plonger dans la piscine.

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noun

Tremplin

A small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment.

Examples :

"The gymnast used the springboard to launch herself into the air for her vault. "

La gymnaste a utilisé le tremplin pour se lancer en l'air pour son saut.

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noun

Tremplin, point de départ

Anything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something.

Examples :

"The opportunity served a springboard to their success."

L'opportunité a servi de tremplin à leur succès.

energy action achievement

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verb

Servir de tremplin

To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.

Examples :

"Winning the local election springboarded her to a successful state senate campaign. "

Gagner les élections locales lui a servi de tremplin pour une campagne réussie au Sénat de l'État.

politics government action position