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thrust in French

thrust in French is estocade, poussée, propulser — thrust means a sudden strong push or lunge forward.

thrust in French

estocade
noun
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
poussée
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
propulser
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.

What does "thrust" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
    "He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield."
  2. noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
    "The thrust of her argument was that costs needed cutting."
  3. verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.
    "She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away."

thrust in a sentence

  • He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield.
  • The rocket's engines produce enormous thrust.
  • The thrust of her argument was that costs needed cutting.
  • She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thrust" in French?

"thrust" in French is estocade, poussée, propulser. thrust means: A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

How do you use "thrust" in a sentence?

Example: "He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield." In French, "thrust" is estocade, poussée, propulser.

Are there other ways to say "thrust" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "thrust": estocade, poussée, propulser.

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