press in French
press in French is pressoir, presse, imprimerie — press means to push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
press in French
pressoir
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
presse
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
imprimerie
(countable) A printing machine.
presse
(countable) A printing machine.
presse
(uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
presser
appuyer
repasser
(transitive, sewing) To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
What does "press" mean?
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verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
"Press the button to start the machine."
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verb To urge someone strongly to do or agree to something.
"The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer."
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noun Newspapers and journalists collectively; the news media.
"The scandal drew widespread attention from the press."
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noun A machine used to apply strong force, such as for printing or shaping material.
"The printing press revolutionized the spread of information."
press in a sentence
- Press the button to start the machine.
- She pressed her hand against the cold glass.
- The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer.
- The scandal drew widespread attention from the press.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "press" in French?
"press" in French is pressoir, presse, imprimerie. press means: To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
How do you use "press" in a sentence?
Example: "Press the button to start the machine." In French, "press" is pressoir, presse, imprimerie.
Are there other ways to say "press" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "press": pressoir, presse, imprimerie, presser, appuyer, repasser.
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