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    S'élancer (en. To rush)

    /se.lɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move quickly forward.
    The runners spring forth at the sound of the starting gun.
    Les coureurs s'élancent au coup de feu du départ.
    To throw oneself into an action or endeavor with energy.
    She launched into the new adventure without hesitation.
    Elle s'est élancée dans la nouvelle aventure sans hésitation.
    To project oneself into the air.
    The cat leaped from the roof to catch the bird.
    Le chat s'est élancé du toit pour attraper l'oiseau.

    Etymology

    The verb 's'élancer' comes from the verb 'lancer' to which the prefix 'se' is added to indicate a reflexive movement or one directed towards oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw oneself into a project
    To engage quickly in a project.
    s'élancer dans un projet
    to leap above
    To surpass or exceed something.
    s'élancer au-dessus de
    to spring forth boldly
    To act with courage and determination.
    s'élancer avec audace

    Related Words

    momentum
    Sudden and energetic movement.
    élan
    launch
    The act of launching or starting something.
    lancement
    jump
    Sudden movement upward or forward.
    saut

    Slang Meanings

    To dive into a new experience.
    He dove into this new activity, he didn't even know what he was doing!
    Il s'est élançé dans cette nouvelle activité, il ne savait même pas ce qu'il faisait!
    To act impulsively.
    She sprang onto the dance floor without thinking.
    Elle s'est élancée sur le dance floor sans réfléchir.