squeeze
squeeze
skwiz
skviz
British pronunciation
/skwˈiːz/

Définition et signification de « squeeze » en anglais

to squeeze
01

presser, serrer

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
to squeeze definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
Il a doucement serré sa main pour transmettre du réconfort et de la réassurance.
02

presser

to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
to squeeze definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He squeezed the sponge to remove excess water before cleaning the countertop.
Il a pressé l'éponge pour enlever l'excès d'eau avant de nettoyer le plan de travail.
03

serrer, étreindre

to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
to squeeze definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He squeezed his friend in a warm hug to congratulate them on their success.
Il a serré son ami dans une étreinte chaleureuse pour le féliciter de son succès.
04

pressurer, accabler

to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
to squeeze definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The constant demands of the job and unrealistic expectations from the boss began to squeeze the employees.
Les demandes constantes du travail et les attentes irréalistes du patron ont commencé à pressurer les employés.
05

se faufiler, se glisser

to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
example
Exemples
She squeezed into the crowded elevator just before the doors closed.
Elle s'est faufilée dans l'ascenseur bondé juste avant que les portes ne se ferment.
06

presser, serrer

to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
example
Exemples
He squeezed the large furniture through the narrow doorway with some difficulty.
Il a pressé les meubles volumineux à travers l'étroite porte avec quelque difficulté.
07

extorquer, arracher

to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
example
Exemples
She squeezed a discount from the store owner by haggling persistently.
Elle a obtenu une réduction du propriétaire du magasin en marchandant avec persistance.
Squeeze
01

une étreinte, un câlin

a close or affectionate hug
squeeze definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The mother gave her child a loving squeeze.
La mère a donné à son enfant un câlin affectueux.
02

serrement, compression

the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
example
Exemples
The baby responded with a happy squeeze of her mother's hand.
Le bébé a répondu par un serrement heureux de la main de sa mère.
03

pression, coercition

an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
example
Exemples
The company faced a regulatory squeeze to lower emissions.
L'entreprise a fait face à une pression réglementaire pour réduire les émissions.
04

poussée, serrage

a push into or through a tight or confined space
example
Exemples
The cat performed a squeeze under the fence.
Le chat a effectué un passage étroit sous la clôture.
05

serrage, pressage

a wringing action
example
Exemples
The chef performed a squeeze on the dough before rolling it.
Le chef a effectué un pressage sur la pâte avant de l'étaler.
06

Mon chouchou, Mon amoureux

a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
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example
Exemples
Every time he talks about his squeeze, he lights up.
Chaque fois qu'il parle de son amoureux, il s'illumine.
07

une compression, une pression

a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
example
Exemples
Small businesses often face a squeeze when supplier costs increase.
Les petites entreprises font souvent face à une compression lorsque les coûts des fournisseurs augmentent.
08

resserrement du crédit, crise de liquidité

a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
example
Exemples
During the financial squeeze, banks raised interest rates to manage limited funds.
Pendant la crise de liquidité, les banques ont augmenté les taux d'intérêt pour gérer les fonds limités.
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