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    Repoussa (en. Pushed back)

    /ʁəpusɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Push something back or away from oneself.
    He pushed the door open to enter.
    Il repoussa la porte pour entrer.
    Forcefully push something aside.
    She confidently dismissed the objections.
    Elle repoussa les objections avec assurance.
    Drive away a threat or danger.
    He pushed back the enemy during the battle.
    Il repoussa l'ennemi durant la bataille.

    Etymology

    The verb 'repousser' comes from the Latin 'repellere,' which means to push away.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push the limits
    Broaden one's scope of action or thought.
    repousser les limites
    postpone an appointment
    Delay an appointment to a later date.
    repousser un rendez-vous
    avert a conflict
    Avoid an imminent confrontation.
    repousser un conflit

    Related Words

    repousser
    Action of moving away or pushing aside.
    repousser
    repoussement
    The act of pushing back, a return action.
    repoussement
    repoussoir
    An object used to push something away.
    repoussoir

    Slang Meanings

    Push someone away
    He pushed her away when she tried to kiss him.
    Il l'a repoussé quand elle a essayé de l'embrasser.
    Postpone a plan
    We postponed the plan to next week.
    On a repoussé le plan à la semaine prochaine.