cast in French
cast in French is jet, distribution, moulage — cast means to throw something, especially with some force or intent.
cast in French
jet
An act of throwing.
distribution
(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
moulage
An object made in a mould.
plâtre
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
moule
The mould used to make cast objects.
strabisme
A squint.
forme
Visual appearance.
muer
(of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. [from 15th c.]
sonder
(nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
diriger
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
jeter
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
additionner
(dated, _, except in, _, accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. [from 14th c.]
sommer
(dated, _, except in, _, accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. [from 14th c.]
jeter
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
voter
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
jeter
fondre
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]
couler
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]
lancer
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
retyper
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
transtyper
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]
voter
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). [from 19th c.]
plâtrer
(medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
What does "cast" mean?
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verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
"The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread."
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verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
"The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play."
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verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
"Workers cast the bell by pouring hot metal into a large mould."
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noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
"The cast met for the first rehearsal in the village hall."
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cast in a sentence
- The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
- He cast the fishing line far out into the lake.
- The company cast local children as the villagers in the school play.
- They cast her as the queen because of her strong, clear voice.
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What is "cast" in French?
"cast" in French is jet, distribution, moulage. cast means: To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
How do you use "cast" in a sentence?
Example: "The child cast a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples spread." In French, "cast" is jet, distribution, moulage.
Are there other ways to say "cast" in French?
Yes — French has 20 translations listed for "cast": jet, distribution, moulage, plâtre, moule, strabisme.
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