English–French
“bottle up” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəfule/
Example
Il refoule souvent sa colère au lieu d'en parler.
He often bottles up his anger instead of talking about it.
How to say “bottle up” in French
“Bottle up” in French is refouler.
A thought or desire forced inward behind a boundary that keeps it from appearing.
Example sentences with refouler
Il refoule un souvenir douloureux pour ne pas y penser.
He represses a painful memory so as not to think about it.
Tips for using refouler
- Refouler une émotion describes suppression, while retenir une émotion can also mean simply holding it back for a time without the same psychological nuance.