jeter
French → English
(physical) To throw: to propel something through the air with force; cast
Il a fallu jeter les vieux journaux à la poubelle pour faire de la place.
(English) The old newspapers had to be thrown in the trash to make room.
Le pêcheur a appris à jeter son filet loin dans la rivière.
(English) The fisherman learned to throw his net far into the river.
(figurative) To cast: to direct a quick look or expression at someone; glance
Elle a pu jeter un coup d'œil furtif sur les résultats avant la réunion.
(English) She was able to cast a quick glance at the results before the meeting.
Le coupable refusait de jeter un regard vers ses victimes au tribunal.
(English) The culprit refused to cast a look toward his victims in court.
Entry ID: fr:en:jeter · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary