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    S'élança (en. Rushed)

    /se.elɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To throw oneself forward with liveliness.
    The runner leaped at the starting line.
    Le coureur s'élança sur la ligne de départ.
    To rush towards a goal.
    She dashed towards the door to catch her train.
    Elle s'élança vers la porte pour ne pas rater son train.
    To make a quick movement forward.
    The cat leaped to catch the mouse.
    Le chat s'élança pour attraper la souris.

    Etymology

    The verb s'élancer comes from the old French 'elancer', which means 'to throw' or 'to project'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leap into the unknown
    To embark on a new experience without knowing what awaits.
    s'élancer dans l'inconnu
    to leap with courage
    To act bravely in the face of a difficult situation.
    s'élancer avec courage

    Related Words

    momentum
    Movement forward, propulsion dynamics.
    élan
    to throw
    The action of throwing or propelling something.
    lancer

    Slang Meanings

    To dive into an adventure.
    He decided to leap and go on a solo trip.
    Il a décidé de s'élancer et de partir en voyage en solitaire.
    To act without thinking.
    He rushed in without really thinking about the consequences.
    Il s'est élancé sans vraiment penser aux conséquences.