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urge in French

urge in French is envie, pulsion, pousser — urge means a strong impulse or desire to do something.

urge in French

envie
noun
A strong desire; an itch to do something.
pulsion
noun
A strong desire; an itch to do something.
pousser
verb
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
inciter
verb
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
provoquer
verb
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
insister
verb
(transitive) To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.

What does "urge" mean?

  1. noun A strong impulse or desire to do something.
    "She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony."
  2. verb To strongly encourage or push someone to do something.
    "Doctors are urging people to get vaccinated before winter."

urge in a sentence

  • She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony.
  • He felt a sudden urge to quit his job and travel.
  • Doctors are urging people to get vaccinated before winter.
  • Her friends urged her to apply for the promotion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "urge" in French?

"urge" in French is envie, pulsion, pousser. urge means: A strong impulse or desire to do something.

How do you use "urge" in a sentence?

Example: "She had to resist the urge to laugh during the ceremony." In French, "urge" is envie, pulsion, pousser.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "urge": envie, pulsion, pousser, inciter, provoquer, insister.

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