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    Jetèrent (en. Threw)

    /ʒə.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Expresses an action of throwing.
    They must throw the waste in the trash.
    Il faut qu'ils jetèrent les déchets dans la poubelle.
    Indicates a wish or uncertainty regarding the action of throwing.
    They might throw away the old furniture.
    Il est possible qu'ils jetèrent les vieux meubles.
    Used in a context where the action is advised or desired.
    I prefer that they throw away the useless papers.
    Je préfère qu'ils jetèrent les papiers inutiles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'jeter' from Latin 'jactare', meaning 'to throw' or 'to cast'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw oil on the fire
    To aggravate an already tense situation.
    jeter de l'huile sur le feu
    to throw a stone into the pond
    To provoke a reaction or a scandal.
    jeter un pavé dans la mare
    that they throw in the towel
    Means to give up an effort or a struggle.
    qu'ils jettent l'éponge

    Related Words

    throw
    A gesture of throwing.
    jet
    to throw
    Action of throwing or placing something far from oneself.
    jeter
    rejection
    Action of not accepting something.
    rejet

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of something without ceremony.
    He threw his old phone in the trash.
    Il a jeté son vieux téléphone à la poubelle.
    To abandon a situation or a commitment.
    She abandoned the project after several refusals.
    Elle a jeté le projet après plusieurs refus.