La différence entre jeter et lancer

Question

J’ai traduit "throw" utilisant jeter au lieu de lancer,  pouvez-vous m’expliquer les nuances entre jeter et lancer ?

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted Answer

Bonjour Frank,
Both mean 'to throw' in French, but they have distinct nuances:
Lancer implies a more deliberate, directed throw — with intention, force, or momentum behind it. It's used for throwing a ball in a sport, launching a rocket, or releasing something with a specific target or trajectory in mind. It also extends metaphorically to 'launching' a product, campaign, or career.
Jeter is more casual and general — tossing something aside, discarding it, or throwing without much precision. It's the word you'd use for throwing something in the rubbish, tossing a scrap of paper, or making a quick, careless throw. 
Hope this helps!