English–French

“push back” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpuse/

Example

Il a repoussé ma main.

He pushed my hand back.

Illustration for repousser (push back)

How to say “push back” in French

“Push back” in French is repousser.

Something approaching is met with a backward movement, whether it is a hand, a person, a scheduled date, or an unwanted proposal.

Full entry for repousser: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with repousser

Nous avons repoussé la réunion à demain.

We postponed the meeting until tomorrow.

Tips for using repousser

  • With a date, repousser means to postpone it, so repousser la réunion refers to moving the meeting later rather than physically pushing it.

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