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    Pressés (en. In a hurry)

    /pʀɛ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by a great urgency or pressure.
    He is always in a hurry in the morning before going to work.
    Il est toujours très pressé le matin avant d'aller au travail.
    Refers to a person who has little time or must act quickly.
    We are eager to finish this project before the deadline.
    Nous sommes pressés de finir ce projet avant la deadline.
    Who feels the need to accomplish something quickly.
    She seemed eager to meet her friends.
    Elle avait l'air pressée de rencontrer ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'presser', which comes from the Latin 'pressare' meaning 'to squeeze, to push'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be in a hurry
    To be in a situation of urgency or time constraint.
    être pressé
    Pressing time
    A situation where time is limited.
    temps pressé
    To do something in a rush
    To do something quickly and often without preparation.
    faire quelque chose à la va-vite

    Related Words

    Pressure
    Force exerted on something.
    pression
    Urgency
    The state of a situation that requires quick action.
    urgence
    Haste
    A feeling of urgency.
    hâte

    Slang Meanings

    To be rushed
    I'm rushed, I have to hurry.
    Je suis à la bourre, je dois me dépêcher.
    To be scared
    He is scared, he has to submit his report today.
    Il a les jetons, il doit rendre son rapport aujourd'hui.