No. 11,105 in French
poussée
"Push," "thrust," or "surge."
In a sentence
La fusée a besoin d'une poussée pour quitter l'atmosphère terrestre.
The rocket needs a thrust to leave the Earth's atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'poussée' refers to a physical force or thrust necessary for propulsion, illustrating its technical meaning.
Elle ressent une poussée d'adrénaline avant de monter sur scène.
She feels a surge of adrenaline before going on stage.
Here, 'poussée' is used figuratively to describe a sudden increase or surge, demonstrating its non-technical, metaphorical usage.
Il y a eu une poussée de fièvre pendant la pandémie.
There was a spike in fever during the pandemic.
In this context, 'poussée' signifies a sudden increase or exacerbation of a health condition, showing its application in medical terminology.
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