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    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.