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    S'élancèrent (en. Rushed forward)

    /se.elɑ̃.seʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To launch oneself forcefully or hastily towards a goal.
    They rushed into battle with bravery.
    Ils s'élancèrent dans la bataille avec bravoure.
    To act with speed and determination.
    The runners rushed off as the gun went off.
    Les coureurs s'élancèrent dès le coup de feu.
    To rush or make a quick movement.
    At the signal, the children rushed towards the park.
    Au signal, les enfants s'élancèrent vers le parc.

    Etymology

    From the verb 's'élancer', formed from the prefix 'se-' and the verb 'lancer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rush towards
    To move quickly towards something.
    s'élancer vers
    rush into the unknown
    To jump in without knowing what awaits.
    s'élancer dans l'inconnu
    rush to the assault
    To attack with determination.
    s'élancer à l'assaut

    Related Words

    momentum
    A quick and strong movement.
    élan
    throw
    To throw something with force.
    lancer
    leap
    A jump or a sudden movement.
    bond

    Slang Meanings

    To take the plunge
    He decided to rush into this challenge, as they say, he took the plunge.
    Il a décidé de s'élancer pour ce défi, comme on dit, il s'est jeté à l'eau.
    To make a big leap
    She rushed into this new adventure, it was her big leap.
    Elle s'est élancée dans cette nouvelle aventure, c'était son grand saut.