What is 'lancer' called in English?

'lancer' in English is called "Throw". Throw refers to: Projeter un objet en l'air par un mouvement rapide du bras et de la main.

How do you pronounce 'Throw' and 'lancer'?

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What is an example sentence for Throw in French?

English: "He will throw the ball to the catcher." | French: "Il lancera la balle au receveur."

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English to French Dictionary

throw Meaning in French (throw signification en français)

verblancer, jeter

nounlancer

lancer in English:throw

Phonetic:lɑ̃se

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de throw en français est lancer, jeter. (Projeter un objet en l'air par un mouvement rapide du bras et de la main.)

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Throw visual illustration - Meaning in French (lancer)

Visual representation of "throw"

Definitions of Throw

1
verb
lancer
To propel an object through the air using a rapid movement of the arm and hand.
Projeter un objet en l'air par un mouvement rapide du bras et de la main.
2
verb
jeter
To place something somewhere quickly or carelessly.
Placer quelque chose quelque part rapidement ou négligemment.
3
noun
lancer
An act of propelling an object through the air.
Action de projeter un objet en l'air.

Example Sentences

casual

“He will throw the ball to the catcher.”

Il lancera la balle au receveur.

casual

“Don't throw your clothes on the floor.”

Ne jette pas tes vêtements par terre.

casual

“It was a good throw, right into the basket.”

C'était un bon lancer, droit dans le panier.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

projeterenvoyerjeter

In English:

hurl toss fling cast

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

recevoirattraper

In English:

catch receive hold

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularthrows

past tensethrew

past participlethrown

present participlethrowing

agent nounthrower

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

throw a partyexpression

To organize and hold a party.

throw upphrasal_verb

To vomit.

throw in the towelidiom

To give up or admit defeat.