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• Nom désignant l'action de lancer quelque chose de façon légère ou négligente, ou un mouvement brusque, comme le lancer d'une pièce en l'air ou le jet d'une balle dans un sport.

A noun referring to the act of throwing something lightly or carelessly, or an abrupt movement, such as flipping a coin or throwing a ball in sports.

1. Coin flipA2formal

   The act of throwing a coin into the air to decide something by chance.

   tirage à pile ou face

   • They decided the winner by a coin toss.
   • The toss of the coin determined who would start the game.
   • He won the toss and chose to bat first.

   Synonymesflip

2. Throw in sportsB1formalsport

   The act of throwing the ball to another member of your team, especially in sports like basketball or football.

   Passe en sports collectifs

   • The quarterback made a perfect toss to the receiver.
   • She caught the toss and scored a goal.
   • The player's toss was intercepted by the opponent.

   Synonymespassthrow

3. Abrupt movementB2informal

   A sudden or quick movement, especially of the head or body.

   mouvement brusque

   • She gave a toss of her head to show she didn't care.
   • He dismissed the question with a toss of his hand.
   • The horse gave a toss of its mane and galloped away.

   Synonymesjerkjoltshaketwitch

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lancer quelque chose légèrement ou négligemment, ou de le jeter en l'air.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing something lightly or casually, or to flip something into the air.

1. Throw lightlyA2informal

   To throw something with a quick, light motion, often casually.

   jeter légèrement

   • She tossed the ball to her friend.
   • He tossed his keys onto the table.
   • The child tossed a coin into the fountain.

   Synonymescastchuckflinglobpitchsling

   Antonymescatchholdretain

2. Flip a coinA2informal

   To throw a coin into the air to decide something based on which side lands facing up.

   tirer à pile ou face

   • They tossed a coin to decide who would go first.
   • Let's toss for it.
   • He tossed the coin and it came up heads.

   Synonymesflippitchspinthrow

3. Throw carelesslyB1informal

   To throw something in a careless or hasty manner.

   jeter négligemment

   • He tossed his jacket onto the chair.
   • She tossed the empty can into the bin.
   • Don't just toss your clothes on the floor.

   Synonymeschuckflingheavelobsling

4. Move or stir violentlyB2formal

   To move or be moved from side to side or up and down with force.

   agiter violemment

   • The ship was tossed about by the storm.
   • The wind tossed the branches of the trees.
   • He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

   Synonymesagitatechurnflounderheavejoltlurchpitchrockrollthrash

   Antonymescalmrestsettlesteadystill

5. Discard or get rid ofB1informal

   To throw something away or abandon it.

   Jeter, se débarrasser de

   • I think I'll toss this old shirt.
   • She tossed the leftovers in the trash.
   • He tossed the idea aside as impractical.

   Synonymesabandondiscarddispose ofdumpget rid ofjunkscrapshedthrow awaythrow out

   Antonymeskeeppreserveretain

6. Agitate or mixB1informal

   To mix or shake something lightly, especially in cooking.

   mélanger en remuant

   • Toss the salad with the dressing.
   • She tossed the vegetables in the pan.
   • Toss the ingredients together until well combined.

   Synonymesagitatecombinemixshakestirturn

   Antonymessettle

Variantes phrasaltoss awaytoss intoss offtoss out