No. 11,115 in French

presse

"Press" (media or printing).

In a sentence

Nous avons lu les nouvelles dans la presse ce matin.
We read the news in the press this morning.
Here, 'presse' refers to printed or digital media entities that disseminate news and information.
Il a utilisé une presse pour imprimer les affiches.
He used a press to print the posters.
In this sentence, 'presse' refers to a physical printing device or machine employed for pressing ink onto paper.
Elle est sous la presse de ses responsabilités.
She is under the pressure of her responsibilities.
Here, 'presse' is used figuratively to indicate a state of stress or pressure from circumstances.

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