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    Royer (en. Royer)

    /ʁwa.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To strike forcefully against a solid object.
    He struck the nail with his hammer.
    Il a royer le clou avec son marteau.
    To have a strong impact on a surface.
    The waves crashed against the rocks.
    Les vagues royaient contre les rochers.
    To move or crush something by force.
    She blended the vegetables in the mixer.
    Elle a royer les légumes dans le mixeur.

    Etymology

    The term 'royer' comes from the Old French 'roier', meaning 'to strike'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strike with the fist
    To strike with the fist, to show strength.
    royer du poing
    to be crushed under the weight
    To collapse or be crushed by a heavy load.
    royer sous le poids
    to stand firm while being hit
    To remain still while being hit or attacked.
    royer sur place

    Related Words

    striking
    What is currently being struck or hit.
    royant
    royal
    Related to royalty or power.
    royal
    royalty
    The condition of being a king or queen.
    royauté

    Slang Meanings

    To deal a heavy blow to something.
    He struck hard against his opponent in the fight.
    Il a royé son adversaire dans le combat.
    To be blunt or direct in one’s actions.
    With his words, he dominated the meeting.
    Avec ses mots, il a royer la réunion.