Translation
to throw; to throw away
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin iectare, from Latin iactare ('to throw, hurl'), a frequentative of iacere ('to throw'). The same iacere root gives English jet, eject and project.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iactare
- English cognates
- jet, eject, project
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | jette | jetais | jetai | jetterai | jetterais |
| tu | jettes | jetais | jetas | jetteras | jetterais |
| il/elle | jette | jetait | jeta | jettera | jetterait |
| nous | jetons | jetions | jetâmes | jetterons | jetterions |
| vous | jetez | jetiez | jetâtes | jetterez | jetteriez |
| ils/elles | jettent | jetaient | jetèrent | jetteront | jetteraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | jette | jetasse |
| tu | jettes | jetasses |
| il/elle | jette | jetât |
| nous | jetions | jetassions |
| vous | jetiez | jetassiez |
| ils/elles | jettent | jetassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | jette |
| nous | jetons |
| vous | jetez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- jetant
- Past participle
- jeté · jetée · jetés · jetées
Examples
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Do not throw that paper on the ground.
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We need to throw away these old newspapers.
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She threw herself into his arms.
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Don't throw away this old coat, it can still be useful.
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The child threw the ball over the garden wall.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: jeter, sorte, protéger and 6 more words.