Jette (en. Throw)

/ʒɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of throwing something with force.
He throws the ball to the dog.
Il jette la balle au chien.
To get rid of something.
She throws away her old clothes.
Elle jette ses vieux vêtements.
To make a sudden movement to move something.
He takes a glance at the screen.
Il jette un coup d'œil à l'écran.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'jactare', which means 'to throw'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a look
To look quickly.
jeter un oeil
to cast the stone
To criticize or accuse someone.
jeter la pierre
to throw money out the window
To waste money.
jeter l'argent par les fenêtres

Related Words

throw
A projecting motion.
jet
to throw
The act of throwing.
jeter
rejection
The action of not accepting something.
rejet

Slang Meanings

To throw something casually.
He threw his phone on the couch.
Il a jeté son portable sur le canapé.
To get rid of a relationship without ceremony.
She threw him away like a rag.
Elle l'a jeté comme un malpropre.