Lancé (en. Spear)
/lãse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
that has been thrown or sent with force
The launched projectile hit its target.
Le projectile lancé a atteint sa cible.
refers to an object that has been set in motion
The car launched at full speed went off the road.
La voiture lancée à pleine vitesse sortit de la route.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'lancer' from old French 'lancier', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
launched into something
involved or engaged in an activity
lancé dans quelque chose
a well-launched speech
a speech that has started successfully
un discours bien lancé
launched on the fly
unprepared or with quick execution
lancé à la volée
Related Words
launch
to send an object in a direction
lancer
launch
action of setting something in motion or circulation
lancement
projectile
object that is thrown like an arrow or a bullet
projectile
Slang Meanings
refers to an idea or project that is quickly brought forward
He launched his idea to the committee without delay.
Il a lancé son idée au comité sans délai.
expressions to indicate something that is hastily initiated
He is often launched like a mad horse in his speeches.
Il est souvent lancé comme un cheval fou dans ses discours.