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    Poussèrent (en. Pushed)

    [pusɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move something or someone forward by force.
    They pushed the car so it could start.
    Ils poussèrent la voiture pour qu'elle puisse démarrer.
    To prompt someone to take action.
    The circumstances pushed them to make a quick decision.
    Les circonstances les poussèrent à prendre une décision rapide.
    To grow or develop.
    They pushed the plants so they would bloom quickly.
    Ils poussèrent les plantations pour qu'elles fleurissent rapidement.

    Etymology

    The verb 'pousser' comes from the Latin 'pulsare', which means 'to hit, to push'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let out a scream
    to express a strong emotion often of surprise or fear.
    pousser un cri
    to sing a little song
    to sing informally, often for fun.
    pousser la chansonnette
    to encourage someone to reflect
    to encourage someone to think about a subject.
    pousser à la réflexion

    Related Words

    to push
    To highlight, to advance a thing.
    pousser
    stroller
    Vehicle to transport a child.
    poussette
    push
    The action of pushing, often used for growth.
    pousse

    Slang Meanings

    To strongly advocate for an idea or opinion.
    He pushed the debate to the extreme.
    Il a poussé le débat jusqu'à l'extrême.
    To force someone to do something they didn't want to do.
    She pushed him to tell the truth.
    Elle l'a poussé à dire la vérité.