thrust

pousser, fourrer

Pousser quelque chose brusquement ou avec force dans une direction précise.

En anglais simple : To push something suddenly or strongly in a particular direction.

• He thrust the letter into my hand.
• She thrust her hands into her pockets.
• Why did you thrust the microphone at me?

Comment l'utiliser : thrust something into something (She thrust the keys into her bag.); thrust something at someone (He thrust the form at the clerk.)

Synonymes : shove, push

Contraires : pull

Expressions courantes : thrust something forward, thrust into something, thrust at someone

avancer, foncer

Avancer ou envoyer quelque chose vers l’avant avec force, notamment pendant une attaque.

En anglais simple : To move or send something forward with strong force, especially during an attack.

• The troops thrust forward at dawn.
• Our forces thrust at the enemy’s weakest position.
• The army thrust deep into enemy territory.

Comment l'utiliser : thrust into something (The troops thrust into the valley.); thrust at someone/something (The cavalry thrust at the enemy line.)

Synonymes : advance, drive forward

Contraires : retreat

Expressions courantes : thrust forward, thrust at someone, thrust into something

transpercer

Enfoncer un objet pointu dans une personne ou une chose pour la percer.

En anglais simple : To make a hole in someone or something by driving a sharp object through it.

• He thrust his sword through the shield.
• The spear thrust through the soldier’s armor.
• She thrust the blade through the thick leather.

Comment l'utiliser : thrust something through something (He thrust the spear through the wooden barrier.)

Synonymes : stab, pierce

Expressions courantes : thrust through something, thrust a sword, thrust a spear

coup, poussée

Mouvement soudain et puissant vers l’avant, notamment avec une arme ou une partie du corps.

En anglais simple : A sudden, strong forward movement, especially with a weapon or part of the body.

• He blocked the sword thrust.
• A quick thrust sent the blade forward.
• She avoided his thrust and stepped back.

Comment l'utiliser : a thrust of something (A thrust of his arm pushed the door open.)

Synonymes : lunge, push

Expressions courantes : forward thrust, sword thrust, thrust of something

poussée

Force qui pousse un avion, une fusée ou un autre véhicule vers l’avant.

En anglais simple : The pushing force that moves an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle forward.

• The engine produces enough thrust.
• The pilot increased thrust before takeoff.
• Both rockets lost thrust during the test.

Synonymes : propulsive force

Expressions courantes : engine thrust, generate thrust, increase thrust