prod
US /prɑːd/
UK /prɑːd/
1.
coup, pression
to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
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She gave him a gentle prod with her elbow to get his attention.
Elle lui donna un léger coup de coude pour attirer son attention.
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He gave the sleeping dog a gentle prod with his foot.
Il donna un léger coup de pied au chien endormi.
2.
incitation, rappel
an act of stimulating or reminding someone to do something
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The email was a gentle prod to finish the report.
L'e-mail était un léger rappel pour terminer le rapport.
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He needed a constant prod to stay focused on his studies.
Il avait besoin d'une incitation constante pour rester concentré sur ses études.
1.
pousser, stimuler
to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
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He used a stick to prod the snake.
Il utilisa un bâton pour pousser le serpent.
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The farmer had to prod the reluctant cow into the barn.
Le fermier a dû pousser la vache réticente dans la grange.
2.
inciter, stimuler
to stimulate or remind someone to do something
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His parents constantly had to prod him to do his homework.
Ses parents devaient constamment le pousser à faire ses devoirs.
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The manager tried to prod the team into working faster.
Le manager a essayé de stimuler l'équipe à travailler plus vite.