No. 534 in French
lancée
The French word "lancée" means "momentum" or "impetus" in English.
In a sentence
La flèche est lancée avec précision.
The arrow is launched with precision.
Here, 'lancée' appears as the past participle of the verb 'lancer', describing the action of launching an object, which is the arrow.
Elle est lancée dans une nouvelle carrière passionnante.
She is launched into an exciting new career.
In this sentence, 'lancée' refers metaphorically to being introduced or propelled into a new phase of life or activity, showing a figurative usage.
Une mode lancée par les jeunes domine le marché.
A trend launched by the youth dominates the market.
Here, 'lancée' also serves as a past participle, indicating that the trend was introduced or started by the youth, and relates to the action of initiating something.
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