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    Jet (en. Jet)

    /ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A powerful water jet emitted by a source.
    The water jet from the fountain was spectacular.
    Le jet d'eau du fontaine était spectaculaire.
    A rapid projection of a liquid or gas.
    A jet of steam was escaping from the machine.
    Un jet de vapeur s'échappait de la machine.
    A jet aircraft.
    The jet took off on schedule.
    Le jet a décollé à l'heure prévue.
    verb
    To throw or project forcefully.
    He threw the ball over the wall.
    Il a jeté la balle par-dessus le mur.
    To dispose of something.
    She threw away the old papers.
    Elle a jeté les vieux papiers.

    Etymology

    From old French 'jeter', from the Latin 'jacere', meaning 'to throw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    private jet
    A plane used for business or personal travel.
    jet privé
    blood jet
    A projection of blood, often related to an injury.
    jet de sang
    water jet
    A stream of water projected.
    jet d'eau

    Related Words

    to throw
    The action of throwing something.
    jeter
    reaction
    A physical or chemical reaction that may involve a jet.
    réaction
    disposable
    An object designed to be used only once.
    jetable

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly dispose of something.
    He threw away everything that was useless.
    Il a jeté tout ce qui est inutile.
    To take a quick trip by plane.
    We are going to make a quick trip to Paris this weekend.
    On va faire un jet à Paris ce week-end.