This is the 1547th most frequent French word.
lancés
"Lancés" means "thrown" or "launched" in English.
Here, 'lancés' is used as the past participle of the verb 'lancer,' meaning 'to launch' or 'to initiate.' It describes projects that have been initiated after preparation.
Les projets ont été lancés après des mois de préparation.
The projects were launched after months of preparation.
In this sentence, 'lancés' conveys the idea of being thrown or propelled into an event or situation, demonstrating its figurative usage.
Ils furent lancés dans une aventure imprévue.
They were thrown into an unexpected adventure.
Here, 'lancés' denotes a literal action of throwing objects, showcasing its primary physical meaning.