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propelled

/prəˈpɛld/

Translations

propelledpast participle

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of “propel”, e.g. “jet-propelled plane”.

The island is served by a fleet of diesel-propelled ferries.

L’île est desservie par une flotte de ferries propulsés au diesel.

propelverb

propelled

Past Simple

propelled

Past Simple

propelled

Past Participle

propelling

Gerund

/prəˈpɛl/

propulserS’emploie pour un mouvement vers l’avant, concret ou figuré.

The strong winds propelled the sailboat across the lake.

Les vents violents ont propulsé le voilier à travers le lac.

Additional translations

pousserAu sens figuré, pour inciter quelqu’un à agir.

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propelledpast participle

Driven or powered forward by a specified force, engine, or mechanism.

The island is served by a fleet of diesel-propelled ferries.

propelverb

To drive or push something forward.

The strong winds propelled the sailboat across the lake.

To spur or motivate someone to take action.

Her passion for justice propelled her to become a lawyer.