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    Pressé (en. Press)

    /pʁɛse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in a state of urgency, who lacks time.
    I am in a hurry to get to my appointment.
    Je suis très pressé pour arriver à mon rendez-vous.
    Pressed by a situation or obligation.
    He felt pressed by the project deadlines.
    Il se sentait pressé par les délais du projet.
    Said of a person who has too many things to do.
    She is always so rushed because of her work.
    Elle est toujours aussi pressée à cause de son travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'presser', which means to apply force on something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have fire at one's behind
    To be in a hurry, to need to rush.
    avoir le feu au derrière
    to be under pressure
    To be in a situation of stress or demand.
    être sous pression
    to be squeezed like a lemon
    To be in a difficult or stressful situation.
    être pressé comme un citron

    Related Words

    to press
    To exert pressure on something.
    presser
    pressure
    Force applied on a surface.
    pression
    urgent
    Which requires swift action.
    urgent

    Slang Meanings

    To be overbooked, to have too much work.
    I am so rushed, I have a thousand things to do.
    Je suis tellement pressé, j'ai mille choses à faire.
    To feel stressed.
    He is rushed because of his busy schedule.
    Il est pressé à cause de son emploi du temps chargé.