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    Appuyer (en. Press)

    /a.pɥi.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lean on something for support or rest.
    He leaned against the wall.
    Il s'est appuyé contre le mur.
    To rely on a certain fact or piece of information.
    He relies on his knowledge of history.
    Il s'appuie sur ses connaissances en histoire.
    To exert force on an object to hold or support it.
    He pressed the button to turn on the light.
    Il a appuyé sur le bouton pour allumer la lumière.
    To contribute to strengthening an opinion or proposal.
    She backed her arguments with facts.
    Elle a appuyé ses arguments avec des faits.
    To support or defend someone or something.
    We must support the team's efforts.
    Nous devons appuyer les efforts de l'équipe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'appodiare', meaning to place against.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    step on the gas
    To accelerate, to act quickly.
    appuyer sur le champignon
    emphasize a point
    To insist on a detail or particular information.
    appuyer sur un point
    support the application
    To support a request or an official proposal.
    appuyer la candidature

    Related Words

    support
    The act of supporting or helping.
    soutien
    reinforcement
    The act of increasing strength or effectiveness.
    renforcement
    protection
    A safeguard or defense measure.
    protection

    Slang Meanings

    To accelerate an action.
    We need to push to finish this project faster.
    Il faut appuyer pour finir ce projet plus vite.
    To put pressure on someone.
    He backed his buddy to tell the truth.
    Il a appuyé son pote pour qu'il dise la vérité.