French translation of ramming is 
ramming

Meaning of "ramming" in English

"Ramming" refers to the act of forcefully driving or thrusting an object into something else, often with considerable speed or strength. It is commonly associated with aggressive or forceful actions, such as when a vehicle crashes into something deliberately or accidentally. In construction and demolition, "ramming" can describe the process of compacting materials with a heavy instrument. Additionally, it can metaphorically indicate persistently pushing forward an idea or agenda with forceful insistence. The term can be used in various contexts, from physical impacts to vigorous efforts in abstract situations.

Meaning of "ramming" in French

In French, "ramming" translates to "enfoncement" or "percussion," depending on the context. It involves the action of forcefully driving an object into another, similar to its English counterpart. In a more physical sense, it can relate to vehicles or tools impacting surfaces or objects deliberately or accidentally. In a metaphorical sense, it can describe persistent efforts to impose an idea or a course of action. The nuances of "ramming" in English are maintained in French with the same implications of force and determination in its usage.

Pronunciation of "ramming" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈræmɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: In American and British English, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent with slight regional nuances, such as the emphasis on the "r" sound in certain dialects.

Pronunciation of "ramming" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁamɛ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: French regional accents might influence the nasality and the stress on syllables, but the pronunciation remains largely uniform across francophone regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ship was ramming the ice to create a path. (Le navire percutait la glace pour se frayer un chemin.)

2. He was ramming his ideas into every conversation. (Il imposait ses idées dans chaque conversation.)

3. The bull was ramming the fence with its horns. (Le taureau enfonçait la clôture avec ses cornes.)

4. The demolition crew was ramming the old walls. (L'équipe de démolition enfonçait les vieux murs.)

5. She felt like ramming through the pile of paperwork. (Elle avait envie de passer en force à travers la pile de paperasse.)

6. The truck was ramming the barricade at full speed. (Le camion percutait la barricade à pleine vitesse.)

7. They used a battering ram for ramming the gates. (Ils utilisaient un bélier pour enfoncer les portes.)

8. The player was penalized for ramming his opponent. (Le joueur a été pénalisé pour avoir percuté son adversaire.)

9. He kept ramming his fists against the door in anger. (Il continuait à frapper la porte de ses poings avec colère.)

10. The police car was ramming the suspect's vehicle to stop it. (La voiture de police percutait le véhicule du suspect pour l'arrêter.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "ramming" in English

Synonyms: striking, smashing, colliding, crashing, hitting, thrusting, battering, pounding, driving, jostling.

Antonyms: avoiding, dodging, bypassing, evading, detouring, retreating, yielding, surrendering, withdrawing, escaping.

Similar Words: impacting, forcing, jamming, pressing, shoving, clashing, mangling, mangling, slamming, blasting.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "ramming" in French

Synonyms: percuter, enfoncer, cogner, heurter, pousser, foncer, fracasser, attaquer, asséner, frapper.

Antonyms: éviter, contourner, esquiver, négocier, céder, reculer, fuir, chanceler, pardonner, ignorer.

Similar Words: impact, force, pression, collision, choc, assaut, attaque, poussée, percussion, intrusion.

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