Poussées (en. Pushes)

/pusɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Movements or actions that consist of applying pressure to move something.

The gusts of wind made the trees sway.

Les poussées du vent faisaient danser les arbres.

Progression or increase of an effort.

The heat bursts disrupted the course of the match.

Les poussées de chaleur ont perturbé le cours du match.

Derived from the verb 'pousser' with the suffix -ées, indicating an action or result.

bouts of laughter

Sudden and uncontrolled bursts of laughter.

des poussées de rire

to have fits of anger

To express anger suddenly.

avoir des poussées de colère

to push

To exert force on something to move it.

pousser

dust

Fine particles that accumulate in the air or on surfaces.

poussière

To be successful or motivated.

Since he started his new job, he has had bursts of success.

Depuis qu'il a commencé son nouveau boulot, il a des poussées de réussite.

Feeling of excitement or euphoria.

After that concert, I had rushes of adrenaline.

Après ce concert, j'ai eu des poussées d'adrénaline.