launching

• Nom désignant l'action de lancer un navire à l'eau pour la première fois, le démarrage d'un nouveau projet ou d'une entreprise, ou le fait de projeter quelque chose avec force.

A noun referring to the act of setting a vessel afloat for the first time, initiating a new project or venture, or propelling something with force.

1. Initial launch of a vesselB2formaltechnical

   The movement of a newly built ship or boat from land into water for the first time.

   Lancement d'un navire

   • The launching of the aircraft carrier was witnessed by thousands.
   • Shipbuilders prepared for the launching ceremony with great care.
   • The old tradition of christening is still part of the launching process.
   • After months of construction, the launching finally took place in the harbor.

   Synonymeslaunch

2. Beginning of a new activityB1formal

   The act of starting or introducing something new, such as a project, a product, or an initiative.

   lancement

   • The launching of the new software version is scheduled for next week.
   • They celebrated the successful launching of the community program.
   • The company's launching of a digital platform attracted many users.
   • The launching of the charity campaign raised significant funds from the start.

   Synonymescommencementdebutinaugurationinitiationintroductionlaunchstartunveiling

   Antonymesabolitioncancellationcessationclosurecompletionconclusionendfinishtermination

3. Propelling with forceB2formalscientific

   The act of thrusting or sending an object forward powerfully.

   Lancement (propulsion forcée)

   • The launching of the rocket required precise calculations.
   • Engineers studied the launching mechanism for the projectile.
   • The launching of the satellite into orbit was a technical success.
   • Dynamic forces are critical during the launching phase of any missile.

   Synonymesdischargeejectionhurlinglaunchprojectionpropulsionthrustthrusting

• 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