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    Poussé (en. Pushed)

    /pusé/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that has been pushed or extended.
    The building was pushed outward by the explosions.
    Le bâtiment a été poussé vers l'extérieur par les explosions.
    Characterizes excessive or extreme behavior.
    His attitude was really pushed; he could have shocked everyone.
    Son attitude était vraiment poussée, il aurait pu choquer tout le monde.
    Indicates rapid growth or an increase.
    Housing prices were pushed by increasing demand.
    Les prix des logements ont été poussés par une demande croissante.

    Etymology

    The word 'poussé' comes from the verb 'pousser', which means to move forward or grow something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pushed to the extreme
    To act in an excessive or radical manner.
    poussé à l'extrême
    pushed to the limit
    To be forced to one's limits, often to the point of breaking.
    poussé à bout
    we need to push further
    To make an extra effort to achieve a goal.
    il faut pousser plus loin

    Related Words

    to push
    The verb that means to move forward or grow.
    pousser
    thrust
    A rapid increase or a push forward.
    poussée
    shoot
    The first phase of a plant's growth.
    pousse

    Slang Meanings

    To be pushed by a situation or circumstances.
    He had to do that because he was really pushed.
    Il a dû faire ça parce qu'il était vraiment poussé.
    To act in a too assertive or insistent manner.
    She is too pushy with her advice; it becomes annoying.
    Elle est trop poussée avec ses conseils, ça devient pénible.