lance

/lɑ̃s/lancer

verbInd1stPresSing1,3

throws

launches; starts (e.g., a project, a product)

Il lance le ballon à son copain.

He throws the ball to his friend.

nounfeminine

spear (long pointed weapon)

Le guerrier brandit sa lance.

The warrior brandishes his spear.

Synonyms:pique, arme de jet

nounfeminine

fire hose/nozzle used by firefighters

Les pompiers utilisent une lance pour éteindre le feu.

The firefighters are using a hose/nozzle to put out the fire.

Synonyms:tuyau, boyau