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lancer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (to project)
a. to hurl
Le client a lancé des insultes au personnel avant de sortir en trombe.The customer hurled insults at the staff before storming out.
3. (to begin)
4. (to deliver)
a. to send out
As-tu lancé les invitations pour les 70 ans de maman ?Have you sent out the invitations for Mom's 70th birthday?
a. to launch
Ce concours de chant à la télévision a véritablement lancé ma carrière musicale.This TV singing competition really launched my musical career.
6. (colloquial) (to cause pain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to have shooting pain
Mon épaule me lance depuis ma chute à vélo.I have shooting pain in my shoulder since I fell off my bike.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. launch
La fusée du milliardaire a explosé peu après son lancer.The billionaire's rocket exploded shortly after the launch.
Conjugations
Indicative of "lancer"
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