What does the cryptic crossword clue "The French likely to get jumped (5)" mean?

The definition is "jumped". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LE (abbreviation="French") + APT (synonym="likely") = LEAPT; definition: "jumped" The answer is LEAPT.

The French likely to get jumped (5)

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