noun
la pression
pressure
C’est une force exercée sur une surface, comme quand l’air ou l’eau appuie sur quelque chose.
Definition & meaning
The word pression in French generally refers to the exertion of force by one object or substance against another. It has several specific contexts:
- Physical force: The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it. This is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as atmospheric pressure or blood pressure.
- Social or psychological influence: The act of influencing or coercing someone to behave in a certain way or to adopt a specific opinion. This is often referred to as "peer pressure" or "pressure from superiors."
- Draft beer: When referring to beer, "une pression" indicates beer served on tap rather than from a bottle or can.
- Urgency: The state of being under strain or feeling the need to act quickly, as in "working under pressure."
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la pression, des pressions).
- Word origin: It derives from the Latin word pressio, pressionis, which stems from the verb premere, meaning "to press."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Compression : The act of squeezing something to reduce its volume.
- Contrainte : A restriction or obligation that forces someone to act in a certain way.
- Influence : The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
- Tension : The state of being stretched tight or mental/emotional strain.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Je sens la pression sur mon bras.noun
I feel the pressure on my arm.
La pression augmente lorsque la température monte.noun
The pressure increases when the temperature rises.
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