French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
jeter
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒəte/
Meaning
- verbthrow
Example
Ne jette pas ça par terre.
Don't throw that on the ground.
More examples
Ne jette pas tes vêtements à la poubelle.
Don't throw your clothes in the trash.
Core concept
An object propelled away from the hand, whether into the distance or into a bin.
Common phrases
jeter un coup d'œil
take a quick look
Similar words
lancer: Propelling an object forcefully by hand or with a tool.
balancer: Hurling an object with a vigorous swing of the arm or body.
envoyer: Sending an object or letter to a person or place.
se débarrasser: Getting rid of an unwanted object.
Definition in French
Envoyer un objet au loin en le projetant; s'emploie aussi pour désigner l'action de jeter quelque chose à la poubelle.
Word origin
Jeter comes through Old French from Latin iactare, a frequentative form of iacere, meaning 'to throw'.
Usage tips
- Se jeter has additional meanings such as 'to throw oneself' or 'to dive', so the reflexive form changes the verb's sense.