No. 3,910 in French
appuyant
"Appuyant" means "pressing," "supporting," or "leaning" in English.
In a sentence
Il expliqua sa théorie en appuyant sur des exemples précis.
He explained his theory by emphasizing precise examples.
In this sentence, 'appuyant' implies placing emphasis or relying upon examples to make the explanation clearer.
Elle traversait la cour en appuyant avec sa canne.
She crossed the yard leaning on her cane.
Here, 'appuyant' conveys the action of supporting or pressing with her cane as she walked.
Ils arrivent à résoudre le problème en appuyant sur leur expérience.
They manage to solve the problem by drawing on their experience.
In this context, 'appuyant' signifies relying on or utilizing their experience effectively.
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