Pousser
Example: Il faut pousser la porte doucement pour entrer.
Definition
"Pousser" is a verb meaning to apply force to move something forward or away, often by pressing or shoving. For example, "Il faut pousser la porte doucement" means one must gently push the door to open it.
Etymology
The French word "pousser" comes from the Old French "pousser," which likely derives from the Latin "pulsare," meaning to beat or strike repeatedly. Did you know that the sense of pushing evolved from the idea of striking with force?
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"Pousser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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