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    Appuyé (en. Supported)

    a-py-e

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of pressing or placing something on another object.
    He placed his book on the table.
    Il a appuyé son livre sur la table.
    To support or favor an idea or project.
    She submitted her application to the committee.
    Elle a appuyé sa candidature auprès du comité.
    To apply pressure on a mechanism or a button.
    He pressed the button to start the machine.
    Il a appuyé sur le bouton pour démarrer la machine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'appuyer', derived from the Latin 'appoggiāre' which means 'to lean on'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the gas
    To accelerate, especially when driving.
    appuyer sur le champignon
    to rely on
    To rely on, to use as a basis or reference.
    s'appuyer sur
    to hit the brakes
    To slow down or stop something.
    appuyer sur le frein

    Related Words

    support
    Support or assistance provided to something.
    appui
    support
    Help provided to maintain something or someone.
    support
    pressure
    Force exerted on an object or an idea.
    pression

    Slang Meanings

    To put pressure
    You really have to push him to make a decision.
    Il faut vraiment appuyer sur lui pour qu'il se décide.
    To be behind someone
    I am here to support you in your decision.
    Je suis là pour t'appuyer dans ta décision.