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launch in French

launch in French is lancement, lancer — launch means to send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.

launch in French

lancement
noun
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
lancer
verb

What does "launch" mean?

  1. verb To send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.
    "NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning."
  2. verb To start something new, such as a business, product, or campaign.
    "The company launched its new app to mixed reviews."
  3. noun The act of starting or introducing something new, or of sending a vessel or rocket into motion.
    "Thousands watched the rocket launch live online."
  4. noun A large motorboat, especially one used to ferry people to and from a larger ship.
    "A small launch carried passengers from the cruise ship to the harbor."
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launch in a sentence

  • NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning.
  • The shipyard launched the new ferry with a bottle of champagne against its bow.
  • The company launched its new app to mixed reviews.
  • After years of saving, she finally launched her own bakery in the village.

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What is "launch" in French?
"launch" in French is lancement, lancer. launch means: To send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.
How do you use "launch" in a sentence?
Example: "NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning." In French, "launch" is lancement, lancer.
Are there other ways to say "launch" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "launch": lancement, lancer.
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