Contraindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose à reculer ou à faire demi-tour.
To force someone or something to move or turn back.
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Le soldat a tenté de repousser l'attaque ennemie. — The soldier tried to repel the enemy attack.
L'odeur des poubelles peut rebuter les visiteurs. — The smell of garbage can repel visitors.
Ce matériau est efficacement imperméable à l'eau. — This material can repel water effectively.
Peux-tu repousser les moustiques avec ce spray ? — Can you repel the mosquitoes with that spray?
Pourquoi certains aliments te rebutent-ils ? — Why do certain foods repel you?
Ce revêtement résiste-t-il à la saleté et aux taches ? — Does this coating repel dirt and stains?
Nous devons repousser tout visiteur indésirable de la zone. — We need to repel any unwanted visitors from the area.
Son comportement grossier a tendance à rebuter les invités. — Her rude behavior tends to repel guests.
Il veut éloigner les insectes naturellement. — He wants to repel insects naturally.
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