English–French
“push” in French
How to say “push” in French
“Push” in French is pousser.
Something is pressed forward by force, while the same forward pressure can promote action or development.
Example sentences with pousser
Au printemps, les plantes ont tendance à pousser vite.
In spring, plants tend to grow quickly.
Tips for using pousser
- For pressing a button, French normally uses appuyer rather than pousser, although pousser suits moving an object such as a chair.
Other French words for “push”
Il a donné une poussée au chariot.
He gave the cart a push.