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No. 8,608 in French

appuyez

"Appuyez" means "press" or "push" in English.

In a sentence

  • Appuyez sur le bouton pour allumer l'appareil.

    Press the button to turn on the device.

    Used as a verb 'appuyer' to instruct someone to apply pressure or push.

  • Appuyez-vous sur le dossier pour être plus à l'aise.

    Lean against the backrest to be more comfortable.

    Used as a reflexive verb 's'appuyer' meaning to physically rely or lean on something.

  • Il faut appuyer les arguments avec des exemples solides.

    Arguments must be supported with solid examples.

    Used metaphorically in 'appuyer' to mean providing support or reinforcement.

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