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    Pressa (en. Pressed)

    /pʁɛsa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A situation or atmosphere of stress or pressure.
    He is in pressa mode with all his upcoming exams.
    Il est en mode pressa avec tous ses examens à venir.
    A race against the clock.
    The deadline is approaching, it’s really pressa now.
    La deadline approche, c'est vraiment pressa maintenant.
    A feeling of urgency.
    There is a pressa in the air, we have to act quickly.
    Il y a une pressa dans l'air, on doit agir vite.

    Etymology

    The origin of 'pressa' comes from 'pression', associated with a connotation of urban urgency.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a pressa
    to be in a situation of stress or urgency.
    être dans la pressa
    to have the pressa
    to feel a strong pressure or an urgent need to act.
    avoir la pressa
    pressa of something
    an impatient wait for a pressing event.
    pressa de quelque chose

    Related Words

    pressure
    Force exerted on something or someone.
    pression
    urgency
    State of emergency requiring immediate attention.
    urgence
    stress
    Physical and mental reaction to demands or pressures.
    stress

    Slang Meanings

    Intense pressure due to work overload.
    With all these files, I am in total pressa.
    Avec tous ces dossiers, je suis en pressa totale.
    Feeling of anxiety due to an imminent deadline.
    When I’m in pressa, I often lose track.
    Quand je suis dans la pressa, je perds souvent le fil.