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    Appuya (en. Pressed)

    /a.pɥi.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put weight or pressure on something.
    He pressed the button to turn on the light.
    Il appuya sur le bouton pour allumer la lumière.
    To support someone in their statements or actions.
    She supported her friend in his endeavor.
    Elle appuya son ami dans sa démarche.
    To give strength to an idea or an argument.
    The teacher backed up his arguments with relevant examples.
    Le professeur appuya ses arguments avec des exemples pertinents.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'appuyer', which originates from the Latin 'appodiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to press the gas pedal
    To accelerate, to drive faster.
    appuyer sur le champignon
    to press on the heart
    To be emotionally touched.
    appuyer sur le cœur
    to press the buttons
    To manipulate or influence a situation.
    appuyer sur les boutons

    Related Words

    support
    Support or aid provided to someone.
    appui
    pressed
    That which is supported or on which pressure is exerted.
    appuyé
    pressing
    That which supports or reinforces something.
    appuyant

    Slang Meanings

    To insist strongly on an idea.
    He really pressed his point of view during the meeting.
    Il a vraiment appuyé sur son point de vue lors de la réunion.
    To be heavy-handed with something.
    He drinks a bit too much when he goes out.
    Il appuie un peu trop sur la boisson quand il sort.