presse

/pʁɛs/presser
1.
nounfeminineSing

the press (news media)

newspapers

journalists

Je l'ai lu dans la presse ce matin.

I read it in the press this morning.

Synonyms:médias, journaux
2.
nounfeminine

a press (machine for pressing or printing; e.g., printing press, hydraulic press)

La presse hydraulique sert à former ces pièces métalliques.

The hydraulic press is used to shape those metal parts.

Synonyms:presse mécanique, presse à imprimer, machine
3.
verbIND, SUBJ, IMPG1presserPrésentSing1p, 3p (IND, SUBJ)2p (IMP)

to press or squeeze (physical action)

to press (a button)

to hurry or urge (to hasten) ("se presser")

Presse le bouton pour ouvrir la porte.

Press the button to open the door.

Synonyms:appuyer, serrer, hâter