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    Appuyant (en. Pressing)

    /a.pɥi.jɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which supports, assists, or strengthens.
    He has a supportive attitude towards his colleagues.
    Il a une attitude appuyante envers ses collègues.
    Referring to a gesture or movement that involves pressure.
    She made a supporting gesture to show her agreement.
    Elle a fait un geste appuyant pour montrer son accord.
    Which is insistent or pronounced with force.
    His speech was very supportive; it captivated the audience.
    Son discours était très appuyant, il a captivé l'audience.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'appuyer', derived from the Latin 'applicare' meaning 'to apply'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pressing on
    To exert pressure on something.
    appuyant sur
    To make a supporting remark
    To make a remark that emphasizes or insists on a point.
    faire une remarque appuyante
    To have a supportive tone
    To have a tone that commands attention.
    avoir un ton appuyant

    Related Words

    To support
    To apply pressure on something or someone.
    appuyer
    To sustain
    To hold or assist something in place.
    soutenir
    Insistence
    The act of demanding strongly or emphasizing something.
    insistance

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong impact on a discussion.
    He really made a strong point on that subject.
    Il a vraiment fait un point appuyant sur ce sujet.
    To be persuasive in an argument.
    His argument was so compelling that I changed my mind.
    Son argument était tellement appuyant que j'ai changé d'avis.