This is the 11169th most frequent French word.
propulsé
"Propulsé" means "propelled" in English.
Here, 'propulsé' is used in the past tense to describe an action where the boat was made to move forward by the engine, emphasizing the function of propulsion in a technical context.
Le moteur a propulsé le bateau rapidement.
The engine propelled the boat quickly.
Here, 'propulsé' is used reflexively to imply that the subject actively propelled himself forward, metaphorically indicating an effort leading to achievement.
Il s'est propulsé vers le succès grâce à son travail acharné.
He propelled himself towards success through his hard work.
In this context, 'propulsé' is a passive construction describing the idea of being driven upwards in status or popularity, often aided by external factors.