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    Pressées (en. Pressed)

    /pʁes.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to things that have been physically pressed.
    Pressed oranges make excellent juice.
    Les oranges pressées donnent un excellent jus.
    Refers to people who feel strong pressure or stress.
    She felt very pressed by her work deadlines.
    Elle se sentait très pressée par ses délais de travail.
    Who is currently being pressed, figuratively speaking.
    Children are often pressed to grow up.
    Les enfants sont souvent pressés de grandir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to press', derived from Latin 'premere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel pressed
    To be in a situation of stress or time constraint.
    se sentir pressé
    to exert pressure
    To apply force or influence on someone or something.
    faire pression
    to be on alert
    To be in a state of constant alertness or vigilance.
    être sur le qui-vive

    Related Words

    to press
    Action of squeezing or applying force on something.
    presser
    pressure
    Force exerted on a surface.
    pression
    compressed
    State of an object that has undergone pressure.
    compressé

    Slang Meanings

    To be under pressure at work.
    He is in such a rush that he can't even take a break.
    Il est tellement pressé qu'il ne peut même pas prendre une pause.
    To be eager to do something.
    I'm excited to see this movie!
    Je suis pressé de voir ce film!