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    Pressant (en. Pressing)

    /pʁɛsɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That needs to be done quickly.
    The situation is pressing; we must act now.
    La situation est pressante, nous devons agir maintenant.
    That compels or constrains to action.
    The conditions were pressing; he could not refuse.
    Les conditions étaient pressantes, il ne pouvait pas refuser.
    Figuratively, acting like a continuous pressure.
    Tight deadlines create a pressing atmosphere at work.
    Les délais serrés créent une atmosphère pressante au travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'presser,' which means to force to act.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urgent situation
    A situation that requires immediate attention.
    situation pressante
    urgent request
    A request that demands a quick response.
    demande pressante
    pressing time
    A time that does not allow for waiting.
    temps pressant

    Related Words

    to press
    To apply force on something to change it.
    presser
    pressure
    Force applied to a surface.
    pression
    urgent
    That must be done without delay.
    urgent

    Slang Meanings

    In a hurry
    He is always in a hurry, as if he has an urgent appointment.
    Il est toujours pressé, comme s'il avait un rendez-vous urgent.
    It's urgent
    I have work, it's urgent today!
    J'ai du travail, ça presse aujourd'hui !