English–French
“throw” in French
How to say “throw” in French
“Throw” in French is jeter.
An object propelled away from the hand, whether into the distance or into a bin.
Example sentences with jeter
Ne jette pas tes vêtements à la poubelle.
Don't throw your clothes in the trash.
Tips for using jeter
- Se jeter has additional meanings such as 'to throw oneself' or 'to dive', so the reflexive form changes the verb's sense.
Other French words for “throw”
Il a lancé la balle au chien.
He threw the ball to the dog.