buter
Pronunciation
/bytˈe/

Definition & Meaning of "buter"in French

buter
01

to come up against, to struggle with

faire face à quelque chose de difficile, rencontrer un obstacle
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Il bute sur ce problème de mathématiques depuis une heure.
He's been struggling with this math problem for an hour.
Nous butons contre les mêmes difficultés chaque année.
We come up against the same difficulties every year.
02

to lean (on/against), to rest (on)

s'appuyer contre quelque chose pour se soutenir
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Il bute son vélo contre le mur avant d' entrer.
He leans his bike against the wall before entering.
Elle bute sa tête contre la vitre du train.
She rests her head against the train window.
03

to stumble, to trip

trébucher ou faire un faux pas en marchant
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Il a buté sur une pierre et a failli tomber.
He stumbled on a stone and almost fell.
Attention à ne pas buter contre la marche!
Be careful not to trip on the step!
04

to dig in one's heels, to be stubborn

s'obstiner, refuser de changer d'avis
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Il se bute et refuse d' écouter nos conseils.
He's digging in his heels and refusing to listen to our advice.
Ne te bute pas, il faut parfois savoir céder.
Don't be stubborn, sometimes you need to know how to yield.
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