Poussant (en. Pushing)

/pusɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that exerts a pushing force.

The wind was so pushing that it almost made me fall.

Le vent était si poussant qu'il m'a presque fait tomber.

Refers to a person who encourages or prompts to act.

His speech was very pushing and motivating.

Son discours était très poussant et motivant.

Who is dynamic and full of vigor.

He has a pushing character that attracts people to him.

Il a un caractère poussant qui attire les gens vers lui.

From the verb 'pousser', Old French 'pousser' derived from Latin 'pulsare'.

a pushing wind

a wind that blows strongly

un vent poussant

driving force

force that drives something

force poussante

a pushing idea

an idea that motivates or encourages action

une idée poussante

push

action of moving something forward or shifting it

pousser

incite

leading someone to act in a certain way

inciter

progress

advancing, making progress

progresser

A motivated and dynamic lifestyle

She has a really pushing lifestyle, always on the move.

Elle a un mode de vie vraiment poussant, toujours sur le mouvement.

Being extremely enthusiastic in one's actions

This project is so pushing that everyone wants to participate.

Ce projet est tellement poussant que tout le monde veut y participer.