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pressure in French

pressure in French is pression — pressure means the continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

pressure in French

pression
noun

What does "pressure" mean?

  1. noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
    "Water pressure in the shower is weak because the pipes are old."
  2. noun A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficult circumstances.
    "Many students feel pressure to get top marks every single term."
  3. verb To try to persuade or force someone into doing something.
    "Don't let your friends pressure you into buying something you can't afford."
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pressure in a sentence

  • Water pressure in the shower is weak because the pipes are old.
  • Check the tyre pressure before a long drive.
  • Many students feel pressure to get top marks every single term.
  • Working to a tight deadline puts a lot of pressure on the whole team.

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What is "pressure" in French?
"pressure" in French is pression. pressure means: The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
How do you use "pressure" in a sentence?
Example: "Water pressure in the shower is weak because the pipes are old." In French, "pressure" is pression.
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