poussée

la poussée
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. pressure
La poussée de l'eau contre le barrage est impressionnante.The pressure of the water against the dam is impressive.
b. momentum
La poussée du vent a fait tourner l'éolienne.The wind's momentum made the windmill spin.
a. thrust
L'ingénieur a calculé la poussée nécessaire pour le lancement de la fusée.The engineer calculated the necessary thrust for the rocket launch.
a. thrust
La poussée finale a changé le cours de la bataille.The final thrust changed the course of the battle.
a. spike
Après le vaccin, Edgar a eu une poussée soudaine de fièvre.After the shot, Edgar had a sudden fever spike.
b. flare-up
J'ai une nouvelle poussée de sclérose en plaques depuis hier.I've had a new multiple sclerosis flare-up since yesterday.
c. outbreak
La poussée d'acné s'est calmée après une semaine.The acne outbreak calmed down after a week.
5.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(sharp and sudden rise)
a. surge
Cette année, le pays a connu une poussée importante du chômage.This year, the country has faced a considerable surge in unemployment.
b. outbreak
Des poussées de violence sont survenues en réponse à la pénurie alimentaire.Outbreaks of violence followed as a response to food shortages.
c. leap
La poussée des prix inquiète de nombreux consommateurs.The leap in prices worries many consumers.
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