appuyer
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
appuyer (a-pwee-yay) verb
1. to press; to lean, rest (against, on); to prop (up)
2. to rely on; to support (petition)
Expressions
appuyer sur le champignon = to step on the gas
appuyer sur la chanterelle = to harp on
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Citation du Jour - French quote of the Day
Le plaisir peut s'appuyer sur l'illusion, mais le bonheur repose sur la réalité.
Pleasure may lean on illusion, but happiness rests upon reality. --Chamfort
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