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    Élancée (en. Slender)

    /elɑ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sudden launch or rapid movement.
    The sprinter's leap surprised his competitors.
    L'élancée du sprinter a surpris ses concurrents.
    In architecture, a leap is a proportion between the height and width of an element.
    The leap of this bow is impressive.
    L'élancée de cet arc est impressionnante.
    Movement of an object in projection.
    The trajectory of the arrow was perfect.
    L'élancée de la flèche était parfaite.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'élancer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leap into the unknown
    To act without knowing the risks.
    s'élancer dans l'inconnu
    to have a great leap
    To be very agile or quick.
    avoir une grande élancée
    to make a leap
    To execute a sudden movement.
    faire une élancée

    Related Words

    momentum
    Quick or violent movement.
    élan
    to launch
    To throw or make a brisk movement.
    élancer
    launching
    Action of leaping.
    élancement

    Slang Meanings

    To start off quickly.
    He made a leap towards the exit as soon as the film started.
    Il a fait une élancée vers la sortie dès que le film a commencé.
    To act on a whim.
    After an unexpected leap, he decided to change careers.
    Après une élancée inattendue, il a décidé de changer de carrière.