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    Jeta (en. Threw)

    /ʒe.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To throw something forcefully.
    He threw the ball very far.
    Il a jeté la balle très loin.
    To get rid of something.
    She got rid of the old papers.
    Elle a jeté les vieux papiers.
    To make a quick movement outward.
    The cat pounced on the mouse.
    Le chat a jeté sur la souris.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French verb 'jeter', which means to throw.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw oil on the fire
    Worsen an already tense situation.
    jeter de l'huile sur le feu
    to take a look
    To glance quickly.
    jeta un œil
    thrown into the deep end
    Put in a complex situation.
    jeté dans le grand bain

    Related Words

    to throw
    To throw something.
    jeter
    jet
    Flow or stream of liquid or gas.
    jet
    rejection
    Action of rejecting.
    rejet

    Slang Meanings

    To jump in the water.
    He cast aside all his hesitations.
    Il a jeté à l'eau toutes ses hésitations.
    Threw
    After the party, he was completely wasted.
    Après la soirée, il était complètement jeté.