Pousser
Example: Il faut pousser la porte doucement pour entrer.
Definition
"Pousser" means to apply force to move something away or forward, often by pressing or shoving. It is commonly used to describe the action of making an object or door move in a certain direction, as in gently pushing a door to enter.
Etymology
The French word "pousser" comes from the Old French "poccer," which means to push or strike. It is believed to have roots in the Vulgar Latin *pulsare, a frequentative of Latin 'pellere,' meaning to drive or push. Did you know? "Pousser" shares a common origin with the English word "pulse," both related to the idea of pushing or striking repeatedly.
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"Pousser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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