nudge

• Nom désignant une poussée légère ou un coup discret, souvent donné avec le coude, pour attirer l'attention ou faire signe. Par extension, il peut aussi désigner une incitation douce ou un encouragement subtil.

A noun referring to a slight push or shake, often given with the elbow to attract attention or signal something.

1. A gentle pushB1informal

   A light, often subtle push or prod, usually with an elbow or finger, to get someone's attention or encourage action.

   Poussée douce

   • She gave him a nudge under the table to remind him to speak.
   • A gentle nudge from his friend got him to join the conversation.
   • He felt a nudge on his shoulder and turned around.

   Synonymeselbowjogpokeprodpushtap

   Antonymesjoltpullshove

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de pousser doucement quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent pour attirer l'attention ou encourager une action.

A verb used to indicate the act of gently pushing someone or something, often to attract attention or encourage action.

1. Push gentlyB1formal

   To push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to get their attention or to encourage them to move.

   Pousser doucement

   • She nudged her friend to show him the celebrity.
   • He nudged the cat off the sofa with his foot.
   • The child nudged the toy across the table.

   Synonymesbumpelbowjogpokeprodtap

   Antonymesjerkshoveshuntthrust

2. Encourage or promptB2informal

   To gently encourage or persuade someone to do something, often by repeated small actions or reminders.

   Encourager doucement

   • I had to nudge him to finish his homework.
   • She nudged her colleague to apply for the promotion.
   • The teacher nudged the shy student to participate in class.

   Synonymescoaxencouragemotivateprodpromptremindspururge

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuade