This is the 10400th most frequent French word.
jette
"Jette" means "throws" or "casts" in English.
The word 'jette' is used here to describe the action of throwing an object with intent.
Il jette la balle dans le panier.
He throws the ball into the basket.
In this example, 'jeter' implies the act of discarding or disposing of an item negligently.
Je lui dis de ne pas jeter ses déchets par terre.
I tell him not to throw his garbage on the ground.
The verb 'jette' takes a more figurative meaning here, describing the act of looking in a particular direction.