Join Discordpoussent
/pus/pousser
1.
verbInd1stPresPlur3
push (physically, move something by applying force)
Ils poussent la voiture parce qu'elle est en panne.
They are pushing the car because it broke down.
Synonyms:déplacer, forcer
2.
verbInd1stPresPlur3
grow, sprout (plants, hair, nails; more generally to increase in size)
Les fleurs poussent vite au printemps.
The flowers grow quickly in spring.
Synonyms:grandir, croître
3.
verbInd1stPresPlur3
let out, emit (a sound or exclamation)
À la fin du film, ils poussent un cri de surprise.
At the end of the movie, they let out a cry of surprise.
Synonyms:laisser échapper, crier
4.
verbInd1stPresPlur3
urge, push (to encourage or pressure someone to do something)
Ils poussent leurs enfants à choisir des études longues.
They push/encourage their children to choose long university studies.
Synonyms:inciter, presser, forcer