repousser
Pronunciation
/ʀ(ə)puse/

Definition & Meaning of "repousser"in French

repousser
01

to postpone, to defer

reporter à une date ultérieure
repousser definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Auxiliary verb
avoir
1st person singular
repousse
1st person plural
repoussons
Future 1st person
repousserai
Present participle
repoussant
Past participle
repoussé
Imperfect 1st person plural
repoussions
Examples
Le médecin a repoussé mon rendez-vous de deux jours.
The doctor postponed my appointment by two days.
02

to reject, to turn down

refuser catégoriquement une proposition ou une avance
repousser definition and meaning
Examples
J' ai dû repousser leur offre commerciale désavantageuse.
I had to reject their unfavorable business offer.
03

to regrow, to grow back

recommencer à pousser après une coupe ou une période d'arrêt
Examples
Si tu arroses bien, les plantes repousseront.
If you water properly, the plants will regrow.
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