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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

to push
To exert force on something to move it.
pousser
dust
Fine particles that accumulate in the air or on surfaces.
poussière

Slang Meanings

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.