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    Poussent (en. Grow)

    /pusɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To advance something by exerting force on it.
    They push the truck to move it.
    Ils poussent le camion pour le déplacer.
    To encourage someone to act or get involved.
    Parents push their children to succeed.
    Les parents poussent leurs enfants à réussir.
    To develop or increase something.
    Sales are increasing due to the new advertising campaign.
    Les ventes poussent grâce à la nouvelle campagne publicitaire.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'pousser', derived from Latin 'pulsare', which means 'to strike, to push'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fuss
    To express strong criticism or dissatisfaction.
    pousser un coup de gueule
    to sing for fun
    To sing in a cheerful and unpretentious manner.
    pousser la chansonnette
    to go too far
    To go too far in an action or a joke.
    pousser le bouchon

    Related Words

    to push
    To advance or incite
    pousser
    push
    Action of pushing, sudden increase.
    poussée
    dust
    Very fine solid particle, often suspended in the air.
    poussière

    Slang Meanings

    To push to the limit
    When he is motivated, he pushes hard to succeed.
    Quand il est motivé, il pousse à fond pour réussir.
    To push the vice
    He really pushed it by going out again tonight.
    Il a vraiment poussé le vice en sortant encore ce soir.