Poussée (en. Push)
/pusɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Force or movement forward.
The push of the airplane during takeoff was impressive.
La poussée de l'avion lors du décollage était impressionnante.
Increase or intensification of a characteristic.
He received a boost of motivation after reading this book.
Il a reçu une poussée de motivation après avoir lu ce livre.
verb
To advance something by applying pressure.
He pushed the door to enter.
Il a poussé la porte pour entrer.
Etymology
From the verb 'pousser', which comes from the Latin 'pulsare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
adrenaline rush
A sudden increase in energy or motivation.
poussée d'adrénaline
growth spurt
A phase of acceleration in development.
poussée de croissance
energy boost
A sudden surge of energy.
poussée d'énergie
Related Words
push
To move something forward by applying force.
pousser
dust
Small solid grains that settle and can be moved.
poussière
push in the back
Incentive or encouragement to move forward.
poussée dans le dos
Slang Meanings
In a sports context, refers to a nudge or assistance.
He needs a little push to finish the race.
Il a besoin d'une petite poussée pour terminer la course.
In terms of consumption, a boost to increase sales.
The new event gave a boost to the product's sales.
Le nouvel événement a donné une poussée aux ventes du produit.