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    Jeter (en. Throw)

    /ʒə.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To launch something with force.
    He threw the ball to his friend.
    Il a jeté la balle à son ami.
    To get rid of something.
    She threw away her old clothes.
    Elle a jeté ses vieux vêtements.
    To make a sudden movement.
    He took a quick glance.
    Il a jeté un coup d'œil rapide.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'jactare', which means 'to throw, to cast'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw in the towel
    To give up on an attempt.
    jeter l'éponge
    to take a look
    To glance quickly.
    jeter un regard
    to cast a spell
    To use magic on someone.
    jeter un sort

    Related Words

    waste
    That which is thrown away and considered worthless.
    déchet
    throws
    Feminine form of the verb to throw in the present indicative (I throw).
    jette
    throwaway
    An object designed to be thrown away after use.
    jetable

    Slang Meanings

    To throw a stone into the pond
    He threw a stone into the pond by revealing this truth.
    Il a jeté un pavé dans la mare en révélant cette vérité.
    To throw oil on the fire
    His reaction threw oil on the fire in the argument.
    Sa réaction a jeté de l'huile sur le feu dans la dispute.