M'é lançai (en. I threw myself)

/me lɑ̃.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
I threw myself into this project with passion.
Je m'é lançai dans ce projet avec passion.
To embark on a new adventure or experience.
After thinking it over, I threw myself into entrepreneurship.
Après avoir réfléchi, je m'é lançai dans l'entrepreneuriat.
To throw oneself into an activity in a determined manner.
He threw himself into writing his novel.
Il se m'é lança dans l'écriture de son roman.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'lancer' and the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to throw oneself in headlong
To fully and unreservedly commit to an activity.
se lancer à corps perdu
to issue a challenge
To provoke someone to do something.
lancer un défi
to venture into the unknown
To engage in a new experience without certainty.
se lancer dans l'inconnu

Related Words

to throw
Action of projecting something forcefully.
lancer
commitment
Act of investing oneself or dedicating oneself to something.
engagement
initiative
Action of starting something new.
initiative

Slang Meanings

To take the plunge
When he decided to quit his job, he really decided to throw himself in.
Quand il a décidé de quitter son job, il a vraiment décidé de se m'é lançai.
To take the risk
If you want to succeed, sometimes you have to throw yourself in without hesitation.
Si tu veux réussir, il faut parfois m'é lançai sans hésitation.