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    Appuyait (en. Pressed)

    a-pou-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To apply pressure or support on something.
    He pressed the key to send the message.
    Il appuyait sur la touche pour envoyer le message.
    To support something or someone through an action or statement.
    She supported her argument with concrete evidence.
    Elle appuyait son argument avec des preuves concrètes.
    To help someone with a question or a situation.
    The teacher supported the students in their career choices.
    Le professeur appuyait les élèves dans leurs choix de carrière.
    To rely on a foundation or authority.
    They based their decision on previous studies.
    Ils appuyaient leur décision sur des études précédentes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'apuyer', meaning 'to place against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    press a button
    This means to activate a mechanism by applying pressure.
    appuyer sur un bouton
    rely on someone
    This means to count on the support or help of a person.
    s'appuyer sur quelqu'un
    support an idea
    This means to give support to a notion or a concept.
    appuyer une idée

    Related Words

    support
    Action of supporting or maintaining.
    appui
    assistance
    Help or assistance to someone or something.
    soutien
    pressure
    Force applied to a surface.
    pression

    Slang Meanings

    To have support in a difficult situation.
    He had his friends supporting him in his choices.
    Il avait ses amis qui l'appuyaient dans ses choix.
    To reinforce an idea or position.
    She supported her project before the decision-makers.
    Elle a appuyé son projet auprès des décideurs.