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    Jeté (en. Thrown)

    [ʒə.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a motion of throwing something.
    He threw the ball to his friend.
    Il a jeté la balle à son ami.
    To get rid of something abruptly.
    She threw her old phone in the trash.
    Elle a jeté son ancien téléphone à la poubelle.
    To place or invest something in a business.
    They threw money into this project.
    Ils ont jeté de l'argent dans ce projet.

    Etymology

    Comes from the French verb 'jeter', originating from the Latin 'jacere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thrown to oblivion
    To be forgotten, to be sidelined.
    jeté aux oubliettes
    thrown into the deep end
    To be thrown into a difficult situation without preparation.
    jeté dans le grand bain
    thrown out on the street
    To be expelled from one's home.
    jeté à la rue

    Related Words

    throw
    The action of throwing or getting rid of something.
    jeter
    launch
    To force something to leave with strength.
    lancer
    expel
    To force someone out of a place.
    expulser

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly get rid of something.
    I'm going to throw away this old can.
    Je vais jeter cette vieille canette.
    To be sidelined or excluded.
    He was thrown out of the group for cheating.
    Il a été jeté du groupe pour avoir triché.