No. 1,547 in French
lancés
"Lancés" means "thrown" or "launched" in English.
In a sentence
Les projets ont été lancés après des mois de préparation.
The projects were launched after months of preparation.
Here, 'lancés' is used as the past participle of the verb 'lancer,' meaning 'to launch' or 'to initiate.' It describes projects that have been initiated after preparation.
Ils furent lancés dans une aventure imprévue.
They were thrown into an unexpected adventure.
In this sentence, 'lancés' conveys the idea of being thrown or propelled into an event or situation, demonstrating its figurative usage.
Les pierres ont été lancées vers le lac par les enfants.
The stones were thrown towards the lake by the children.
Here, 'lancés' denotes a literal action of throwing objects, showcasing its primary physical meaning.
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