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presse

English translation of presse

press

The French word for 'press' is 'presse'. It is used much like its English counterpart, both for the act of applying pressure to something and referring to the media industry. However, context plays a significant role in determining its specific use. For instance, in sentences alluding to the media or journalism, it refers to the press as an establishment. On the other hand, in the context of actions such as pressing a button, it is used as a verb.


Example sentences using: presse

Je suis allé à la presse pour acheter un journal.

English translation of Je suis allé à la presse pour acheter un journal.

I went to the press to buy a newspaper.

In this example, 'presse' is used to denote a place where newspapers are sold. The French use the term presse, which literally translates to press, to refer to a newspaper kiosk or shop.

La presse a beaucoup parlé de ce scandale.

English translation of La presse a beaucoup parlé de ce scandale.

The press talked a lot about this scandal.

In this context, 'presse' refers to the media or journalism sector. This implies all the news agencies, newspapers, journalists who talk about certain events or news.

La presse à café est mon préféré pour faire du café.

English translation of La presse à café est mon préféré pour faire du café.

The coffee press is my favourite for making coffee.

In this sentence, 'presse' is used to refer to a coffee press or French press, which is a device for making coffee.

Je suis sous pression pour finir ce travail.

English translation of Je suis sous pression pour finir ce travail.

I am under pressure to finish this work.

In this case, 'pression' is a derivative of 'presse'. 'Pression' in French means pressure in English, which represents the urgent need to achieve something.

La presse à vin est utilisée dans la fabrication du vin.

English translation of La presse à vin est utilisée dans la fabrication du vin.

The wine press is used in wine making.

Here 'presse' refers to a wine press, which is equipment used in winemaking to extract juice from crushed grapes during wine making.

Il travaille dans une presse locale.

English translation of Il travaille dans une presse locale.

He works in a local press.

In this phrase, 'presse' denotes a local newspaper or print media institution.

English translation of La presse écrite est en déclin.

Print press is in decline.

In this example, 'presse' refers to the print media - newspapers, magazines and all forms of printed journalism.

Il utilise une presse pour faire de l'huile d'olive.

English translation of Il utilise une presse pour faire de l'huile d'olive.

He uses a press to make olive oil.

In this context, 'presse' refers to an olive oil press. This is a machine or system used to extract the oil from olives.

Je veux acheter la presse du jour.

English translation of Je veux acheter la presse du jour.

I want to buy today's press.

This refers to daily newspapers. 'La presse du jour' in French means today's newspaper in English.

J'aime lire les commentaires de la presse sur les films.

English translation of J'aime lire les commentaires de la presse sur les films.

I like reading press reviews about movies.

Here 'presse' signifies the critiques or reviews written by journalists about a movie. It refers to professional journalistic content in the media.

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