launch

• Nom désignant l'action de lancer ou de mettre en mouvement quelque chose, comme une fusée, un navire, un produit ou un événement.

A noun referring to the act of starting or setting something in motion, such as a rocket, a ship, a product, or an event.

1. Start of a new product or serviceB1formal

   The introduction or debut of a new product, service, or initiative to the public.

   Lancement d'un produit ou service

   • The company announced the launch of its new smartphone.
   • The product launch was a huge success.
   • They are planning a launch event for the new software.

   Synonymesdebutinaugurationintroductionreleaseunveiling

   Antonymesabolitioncancellationclosureconclusionendterminationwithdrawal

2. Spacecraft or missile launchB1formal

   The act of sending a rocket, spacecraft, or missile into the air or space.

   Lancement (de fusée, de missile, de vaisseau spatial)

   • The rocket launch was delayed due to bad weather.
   • They watched the launch of the space shuttle on television.
   • The missile launch was detected by radar.

   Synonymesblastofflaunchinglift offliftofftakeoff

3. Boat launchB2formal

   The act of putting a boat or ship into the water for the first time.

   Mise à l'eau

   • The launch of the new yacht was a grand ceremony.
   • They celebrated the launch of the fishing boat.
   • The ship's launch was attended by many dignitaries.

   Synonymeslaunching

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre quelque chose en mouvement, de démarrer une nouvelle entreprise ou d'envoyer une fusée ou un navire dans les airs ou dans l'eau.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something in motion, starting a new venture, or sending a rocket or ship into the air or water.

1. Send into the air or spaceB1formal

   To send a rocket, missile, or spacecraft into the air or space.

   Lancer (dans les airs ou l'espace)

   • NASA launched a new satellite into orbit yesterday.
   • The company plans to launch a rocket to the moon.
   • They launched the missile from a remote base.

   Synonymesfirepropelshoot

   Antonymesdocklandrecallrecoverretrieve

2. Start or introduceB1formal

   To begin or introduce something new, such as a product, service, or campaign.

   Lancer, introduire

   • The company will launch its new smartphone next month.
   • They launched a marketing campaign to attract more customers.
   • The government launched a new initiative to reduce pollution.

   Synonymesbegindebutestablishinaugurateinitiateintroduceroll outset in motionstartunveil

   Antonymesabolishceaseconcludediscontinueendhaltstopterminate

3. Start a career or ventureB2formal

   To begin a career, business, or project.

   Lancer (une carrière, une entreprise)

   • She launched her own fashion label after years of training.
   • He launched a successful startup in the tech industry.
   • They launched a new project to improve local infrastructure.

   Synonymesbeginembark onestablishfoundinaugurateinitiatekick offset upstart

   Antonymesabandonceasediscontinueendhaltterminate