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    S'élançant (en. Rushing)

    /s.e.lɑ̃.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To project oneself quickly or with energy.
    The horse was leaping onto the track.
    Le cheval s'élançait sur la piste.
    To dive forward with enthusiasm.
    The children leaping towards the swing.
    Les enfants s'élançant vers la balançoire.
    To make a quick movement forward.
    He leapt into the water to dive.
    Il s'élançait dans l'eau pour plonger.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'élancer', formed by adding the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leaping into the unknown
    To enthusiastically launch into a new experience.
    s'élancer dans l'inconnu
    charging ahead with determination
    To resolutely advance towards a goal.
    s'élancer avec détermination

    Related Words

    momentum
    Quick movement forward.
    élan
    to launch
    To make a movement to project something.
    lancer

    Slang Meanings

    To launch at full speed.
    He launched himself like crazy to catch the bus.
    Il s'est élancé comme un fou pour attraper le bus.
    To quickly engage in a situation.
    She jumped into the discussion without hesitation.
    Elle s'est élancée dans la discussion sans hésiter.