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    Pressée (en. In a hurry)

    /pʁɛ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Subjected to pressure.
    The dough must be well pressed to achieve a uniform texture.
    La pâte doit être bien pressée pour obtenir une texture homogène.
    In a state of urgency or haste.
    She was rushed and had to leave without saying goodbye.
    Elle était pressée et a dû partir sans dire au revoir.
    Very busy, overloaded.
    Her schedule is very tight and she doesn't have time to rest.
    Son emploi du temps est très pressé et elle n'a pas le temps de se reposer.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'presser', meaning to apply pressure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be rushed
    To have little time to accomplish something.
    être pressé
    in a hurry
    To act quickly without thinking.
    dans la pressée

    Related Words

    to press
    To apply pressure on something.
    presser
    pressure
    Force exerted on a surface.
    pression

    Slang Meanings

    To be running late
    I'm running late, I don't have time to stop.
    Je suis à la bourre, je n'ai pas le temps de m'arrêter.
    To be in a bind
    I'm in a bind with all these projects to submit.
    Je suis sur le billard avec tous ces projets à rendre.