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le

masculine

/lɑ̃s.mɑ̃/

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Translation

launch, launching

Word origin

From lancer ('to throw'), from Late Latin lanceare ('to wield a lance'), from lancea ('lance').

Origin
Latin
Root
lancea
English cognates
launch, lance

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Plurallancements

Examples

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The product launch will take place in March.

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They filmed the launch of the rocket.

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Two launches have failed since January.

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Launching the campaign was expensive.

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She is preparing the launch of her book.

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This word is part of lesson 59.