This is the 3011th most frequent French word.
lançant
"Lançant" means "launching" or "throwing."
Here, 'lançant' is used to describe the initiating action of presenting new ideas during the group's discussion.
Lançant des nouvelles idées, le groupe a commencé sa discussion.
By introducing new ideas, the group started their discussion.
In this instance, 'lançant' describes the action of shouting encouraging words, concurrent with the applause.
Ils applaudissent l'athlète, lançant des cris d'encouragement.
They applaud the athlete, shouting words of encouragement.
In this sentence, 'lançant' is used as a participle, indicating the simultaneous action of throwing a ball while running in the park.