jeter

Senses

1. 1.

   to throw

   to propel something through the air with force

2. 2.

   to cast

   to direct or turn (gaze, look, etc.) toward someone or something

3. 3.

   to discard

   to throw away or dispose of something as waste

4. 4.

   to cast (a spell, net, anchor)

   to deploy or put into effect

Examples

• "Il a jeté la balle à son ami."

  He threw the ball to his friend.

• "Elle a jeté un coup d'œil par la fenêtre."

  She cast a glance out the window.

• "Ne jette pas tes vieux vêtements, donne-les à quelqu'un d'autre."

  Don't throw away your old clothes; give them to someone else.

Usage

Jeter is one of the most common French verbs. Note the spelling change in conjugation: je jette, nous jetons (the 't' doubles before mute 'e'). Common phrases include *jeter un œil* (glance), *jeter l'ancre* (cast anchor), and *jeter un sort* (cast a spell).