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    Jetant (en. Throwing)

    /ʒə.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of launching or throwing something.
    He was in the process of throwing the ball over the wall.
    Il était en train de jetant le ballon par-dessus le mur.
    To remove something from oneself by projecting it.
    She was throwing sheets of paper into the trash.
    Elle jetait des feuilles de papier dans la poubelle.
    To produce a rapid movement to send something far away.
    After casting his line, he waited for a fish.
    Après avoir jeté sa ligne, il attendait un poisson.

    Etymology

    The word jetting derives from the verb 'to throw', which comes from the Latin 'jacere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    throwing to the weeds
    To abandon something without regret.
    jetant aux orties
    casting a glance
    To look quickly.
    jetant un coup d'œil
    throwing the stone
    To accuse someone.
    jetant la pierre

    Related Words

    to throw
    The action of throwing an object.
    jeter
    to launch
    Making a movement to project something.
    lancer
    to project
    Causing an object to move in a direction.
    projeter

    Slang Meanings

    To throw frustration at something.
    He threw his phone onto the couch after receiving a message.
    Il a jeté son portable sur le canapé après avoir reçu un message.
    To act impulsively by abandoning.
    She threw in the towel after a difficult day.
    Elle a jeté l'éponge après une journée difficile.