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    Jetées (en. Thrown away)

    ʒəte

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Plural of the action of throwing.
    The throwing of papers in the street is prohibited.
    Les jetées de papiers dans la rue sont interdites.
    Movement or gesture of throwing something.
    Throws of dice can be very exciting in the game.
    Les jetées de dés peuvent être très excitantes dans le jeu.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'jeter', meaning to throw or project.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thrown in haste
    to throw something quickly and carelessly.
    jetées à la hâte
    thrown randomly
    to be disposed without ordering or planning.
    jetées au hasard

    Related Words

    to throw
    Action of throwing something.
    jeter
    to launch
    To perform an action to project something.
    lancer

    Slang Meanings

    A nonchalant gesture.
    He made throwing gestures with his hand as if he were getting rid of a boring assignment.
    Il a fait des jetées avec sa main comme s'il se débarrassait d'un devoir ennuyeux.
    To hand over something without thinking.
    She threw away her old things before the move.
    Elle a fait des jetées de ses vieilles affaires avant le déménagement.