Puisé (en. Drawn out)

/pyze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To draw water from a well or a spring.
She draws water from the well every morning.
Elle puise de l'eau au puits chaque matin.
To extract or take something from a resource.
He draws his inspiration from nature.
Il puise son inspiration dans la nature.
To supply oneself with something.
The company draws its raw materials from this region.
L'entreprise puise ses matières premières dans cette région.
To obtain information or knowledge.
He draws his knowledge from ancient books.
Il puise ses connaissances dans des livres anciens.

Etymology

The verb 'puisé' comes from the French verb 'puiser', which originates from the Latin 'pulsare', meaning 'to strike' or 'to press'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to draw on one's resources
To use one's own means or abilities.
puiser dans ses ressources
to draw energy
To retrieve or gain strength or energy.
puiser de l'énergie
to draw inspiration
To find ideas or sources of inspiration.
puiser inspiration

Related Words

well
Place to extract water.
puits
source
Source of something.
source
reserve
Stock or accumulation of resources.
réserve

Slang Meanings

To take something
He took from the fridge without asking.
Il a puisé dans le frigo sans demander.
To get inspired
She draws ideas from the Internet.
Elle puise des idées sur Internet.