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    Repoussé (en. Pushed back)

    /ʁə.pu.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of making something retreat, to move it away.
    He pushed back the enemy with determination.
    Il a repoussé l'ennemi avec détermination.
    To postpone something.
    The elections were postponed until September.
    Les élections ont été repoussées à septembre.
    To push back an object, to place it backwards.
    She pushed back the chair to get up.
    Elle a repoussé la chaise pour se lever.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'repousser', formed from 're-' and 'pousser'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pushing back one's limits
    Trying to exceed one's personal capabilities.
    repousser ses limites
    rescheduling an appointment
    Modifying an appointment date to a later time.
    repousser un rendez-vous
    to be pushed back
    To be rejected or pushed away from a situation.
    être repoussé

    Related Words

    push
    To move something or someone forward.
    pousser
    rejection
    The action of not accepting something.
    rejet
    to neglect
    To abandon or neglect something.
    délaisser

    Slang Meanings

    Pushing people away
    He likes to push people away when they get too close.
    Il aime repousser les gens quand ils s'approchent trop.
    Postponing a project
    She decided to postpone the project until next month.
    Elle a décidé de repousser le projet au mois prochain.