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to squeeze
01
presser, serrer
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Exemples
The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
La balle anti-stress a apporté un soulagement alors qu'elle la serrait pendant une réunion tendue.
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
Exemples
She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice for the recipe.
Elle a pressé le citron pour extraire le jus de la recette.
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
Exemples
She squeezed her child tightly, showering them with love and affection.
Elle a serré son enfant avec force, le couvrant d'amour et d'affection.
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
Exemples
Government policies that increase taxes on low-income households can squeeze vulnerable individuals.
Les politiques gouvernementales qui augmentent les impôts des ménages à faible revenu peuvent pressurer les individus vulnérables.
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
Exemples
The cat squeezed through the small gap in the fence to explore the neighbor's garden.
Le chat s'est faufilé à travers le petit espace dans la clôture pour explorer le jardin du voisin.
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
Exemples
She managed to squeeze her suitcase into the overhead compartment of the airplane.
Elle a réussi à serrer sa valise dans le compartiment supérieur de l'avion.
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
Exemples
He managed to squeeze some extra information out of the reluctant witness during the interrogation.
Il a réussi à extraire des informations supplémentaires du témoin réticent pendant l'interrogatoire.
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
a close or affectionate hug
Exemples
They shared a squeeze before saying goodbye.
The mother gave her child a loving squeeze.
02
the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
Exemples
He gave the bottle a firm squeeze to pour out the last drops.
The baby responded with a happy squeeze of her mother's hand.
03
an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
Exemples
The manager put a squeeze on the employees to meet the deadline.
The company faced a regulatory squeeze to lower emissions.
04
a push into or through a tight or confined space
Exemples
He made a squeeze through the narrow alley.
The cat performed a squeeze under the fence.
05
a wringing action
Exemples
She gave the wet cloth a hard squeeze to remove water.
The chef performed a squeeze on the dough before rolling it.
06
Mon chouchou, Mon amoureux
a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
SlangExemples
She 's been my squeeze for over two years now.
Elle est ma chérie depuis plus de deux ans maintenant.
Every time he talks about his squeeze, he lights up.
Chaque fois qu'il parle de son amoureux, il s'illumine.
07
a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
Exemples
The rising fuel prices created a squeeze for the delivery company.
Small businesses often face a squeeze when supplier costs increase.
08
a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
Exemples
The credit squeeze made it difficult for small businesses to get loans.
During the financial squeeze, banks raised interest rates to manage limited funds.
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