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    Lançaient (en. Threw)

    [lɑ̃se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of launching something.
    They were launching stones into the river.
    Ils lançaient des pierres dans la rivière.
    To begin something, often with a gesture.
    They were launching the party with fireworks.
    Ils lançaient la fête avec des feux d'artifice.
    To set in motion or into action.
    They were launching their advertising campaign.
    Ils lançaient leur campagne de publicité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'lancer', derived from the Latin 'lancare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to issue a challenge
    To propose a challenge to someone.
    lancer un défi
    to launch a product
    To put a product on the market.
    lancer un produit
    to propose an idea
    To propose an idea for discussion.
    lancer une idée

    Related Words

    to launch
    To make a movement to send something.
    lancer
    launch
    The action of starting or putting something in motion.
    lancement
    launcher
    A person or object that launches something.
    lanceur

    Slang Meanings

    To spread a rumor.
    They were spreading rumors about the neighbor.
    Ils lançaient des rumeurs sur le voisin.
    To launch a project without preparation.
    They were rushing the project.
    Ils lançaient le projet à la va-vite.