Jetaient (en. Threw)

ʒə.tɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To throw something with force.

They were throwing pebbles into the pond.

Ils jetaient des cailloux dans l'étang.

To get rid of something by throwing it.

She was throwing trash in the bin.

Elle jetaient les déchets dans la poubelle.

To produce a sudden emotion or effect.

That news cast a chill in the room.

Ces nouvelles jetaient un froid dans la pièce.

From the verb 'jeter', derived from the Latin 'iacere' which means 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

were throwing in the towel

To give up, to resign from something.

jetaient l'éponge

were throwing flowers

To express oneself with compliments or praise.

jetaient des fleurs

were taking a glance

To look quickly or sneakily.

jetaient un coup d'œil

throw

Base verb meaning to throw or to get rid of something.

jeter

throw

Act of throwing or projected object.

jet

token

An object that is thrown, often used for playing or for parrying.

jeton

To quickly get rid of something.

He threw away that old piece of furniture without thinking.

Il a jeté ce vieux meuble sans réfléchir.

To express anger or frustration quickly.

She threw it in a fit of rage.

Elle l'a jeté dans une crise de rage.