se jeter

Definitions of se jeter
  1. verb
    move in an abrupt or headlong manner
    synonyms: se ruer
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
    synonyms: se jeter de côté
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
    synonyms: esquiver, se jeter de côté
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  4. verb
    move down on as if in an attack
    synonyms: bondir, se précipiter
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    type of:
    chuter, descendre, tomber
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
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