English–French
“push in” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃fɔ̃se/
Example
Il a enfoncé la clé dans la serrure.
He pushed the key into the lock.
How to say “push in” in French
“Push in” in French is enfoncer.
A forceful push drives an object into a hole, another object, or a surface, leaving it inside or making a dent.
Example sentences with enfoncer
Elle enfonce un clou dans la planche.
She drives a nail into the board.
Tips for using enfoncer
- Unlike pousser, enfoncer often implies that the object enters deeply or dents the receiving surface.