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    Poussai (en. Pushed)

    /pu.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move something forward with force.
    He pushed the door to enter the room.
    Il a poussé la porte pour entrer dans la pièce.
    To encourage someone to act.
    She encouraged him to take risks.
    Elle l'a poussé à prendre des risques.
    To help progress in a situation.
    The encouragement from his friends pushed him to continue.
    Les encouragements de ses amis l'ont poussé à continuer.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'pousser', having Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let out a scream
    Emit a loud and sudden sound.
    pousser un cri
    to push to the extreme
    Bring something to its maximum.
    pousser à l'extrême
    to push the envelope
    Act excessively.
    pousser le vice

    Related Words

    push-button
    Object used to apply pressure.
    poussoir
    thrust
    The action of pushing.
    poussée

    Slang Meanings

    Encourage consumption.
    He pushed me to buy this new device.
    Il m'a poussé à acheter ce nouvel appareil.
    Push a deal.
    I was urged to close this deal very quickly.
    On m'a poussé à conclure ce marché très rapidement.