pressed

• Décrit un état de pression, de manque de temps ou de ressources, ou d'être aplati sous un poids.

Describes a state of being under pressure, short of time or resources, or flattened by weight.

1. Smoothed by ironingA2formal

   Made flat and smooth by applying heat and pressure, typically with an iron.

   repassé

   • She wore a freshly pressed shirt to the interview.
   • The laundry service returned all the clothes neatly pressed.
   • He prefers his trousers to be sharply pressed.

   Synonymesironed

   Antonymescrinkledrumpledwrinkled

2. Under pressure or stressB2informal

   Feeling stressed or constrained due to demands or lack of time.

   sous pression

   • I'm pressed for time this morning.
   • He felt pressed to make a quick decision.
   • They were pressed by the deadline to finish the report.

   Synonymesburdenedharassedstrainedstressedtenseuptightworried

   Antonymescalmeasygoingrelaxedunhurriedunruffled

3. Compressed or squeezedB1formal

   Subjected to physical pressure, often to extract liquid or shape something.

   pressé (soumis à une pression physique)

   • The pressed juice is made from fresh oranges.
   • The flowers were pressed between the pages of a book.
   • Pressed metal sheets are used in car manufacturing.

   Synonymescompressedcrushedflattenedsquashed

   Antonymesexpandedlooseunpressed

• Verbe signifiant exercer une force constante sur quelque chose, ou appuyer, comprimer, serrer avec force.

A verb meaning to apply steady force to something, or to push or squeeze something firmly.

1. Push firmlyA2formal

   To push something firmly, often with a steady force.

   presser (pousser fermement)

   • She pressed the button to start the machine.
   • He pressed his hand against the door.
   • Press the dough flat with your fingers.

   Synonymesbearcompressdepressforcejampushsqueezethrust

   Antonymespullrelease

2. Iron clothesA2formal

   To make clothes smooth using an iron.

   Repasser (des vêtements)

   • I need to press my shirt before the meeting.
   • She pressed the dress for the wedding.
   • He always presses his trousers carefully.

   Synonymesironsmooth

3. Urge or insistB2formal

   To try hard to persuade someone to do something.

   Presser, insister

   • They pressed him for a decision.
   • The reporter pressed the politician on the issue.
   • She pressed her parents to let her go to the concert.

   Synonymesbeseechentreatexhortimploreimportuneinsistpushurge

4. Squeeze to extractB1formal

   To squeeze fruit or vegetables to get juice or oil.

   Presser pour extraire

   • They pressed apples to make cider.
   • Freshly pressed orange juice tastes best.
   • The machine presses olives to extract oil.

   Synonymescrushexpressextractmashsqueeze

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