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    Pompes (en. Pumps)

    /pɔ̃p/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mechanical device used to move a fluid.
    Water pumps are essential for irrigation.
    Les pompes à eau sont essentielles pour l'irrigation.
    The act of pumping.
    He did push-ups to warm up before the match.
    Il a fait des pompes pour s'échauffer avant le match.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pompā', meaning 'movement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Funeral services
    Services related to funerals.
    pompes funèbres
    To have stylish boots or shoes.
    To have stylish boots or shoes.
    avoir des pompes
    To do push-ups
    Physical exercise consisting of pushing one's body with the arms.
    faire des pompes

    Related Words

    To pump
    The act of moving a fluid with a pump.
    pomper
    Firefighter
    A person who fights fires.
    pompier
    Pumping
    The act of pumping.
    pompage

    Slang Meanings

    Boots or evening shoes.
    Look at my new pumps for the party!
    Regarde mes nouvelles pompes pour la fête!
    Muscular and athletic, when talking about someone.
    That guy really has some impressive pumps.
    Ce gars-là a vraiment des pompes impressionnantes.