pressure

• Nom désignant la force physique continue exercée sur un objet ou contre lui par quelque chose en contact, ou le sentiment de stress ou d'urgence.

A noun referring to the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it, or the feeling of stress or urgency.

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1. B1formal

   Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

   pression physique

   • The pressure of the water caused the pipe to burst.
   • The tires need more air pressure for safe driving.
   • High atmospheric pressure often brings clear weather.

   Synonymescompressionforceloadpressingsqueezestresstensionthrustweight

2. Stress or urgencyA2formal

   A feeling of stressful urgency caused by the need to do or achieve something.

   pression

   • She is under a lot of pressure at work.
   • The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming.
   • He works well under pressure.

   Synonymesanxietyburdenstrainstresstensionurgencyweightworry

   Antonymescalmeaserelaxationrelief

3. Influence or persuasionB1formal

   The use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something.

   pression (influence)

   • They put pressure on him to resign.
   • Peer pressure can affect teenagers' decisions.
   • The government is under pressure to change the law.

   Synonymescoercioncompulsionduressforceinfluenceinsistencepersuasionurging

   Antonymesdiscouragementdissuasion

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une force ou une influence afin de convaincre ou de forcer quelqu'un à faire quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying force or influence to persuade or compel someone to do something.

1. Force or persuadeB2formal

   To try to make someone do something by using influence, arguments, or threats.

   Faire pression sur

   • They pressured him into signing the contract.
   • The manager pressured the team to meet the deadline.
   • She felt pressured to accept the job offer.

   Synonymescoercecompelforceinfluencepersuadepresspushswayurge

   Antonymesdissuade

2. B1formal

   To apply physical force or weight to something.

   Exercer une pression physique

   • He pressured the wound to stop the bleeding.
   • The mechanic pressured the brake pedal to test the system.
   • She pressured the clay into a flat shape.

   Synonymesbear down oncompresscrushforcepresspushsqueezeweigh down