This is the 3910th most frequent French word.
appuyant
"Appuyant" means "pressing," "supporting," or "leaning" in English.
In this sentence, 'appuyant' implies placing emphasis or relying upon examples to make the explanation clearer.
Il expliqua sa théorie en appuyant sur des exemples précis.
He explained his theory by emphasizing precise examples.
Here, 'appuyant' conveys the action of supporting or pressing with her cane as she walked.
Elle traversait la cour en appuyant avec sa canne.
She crossed the yard leaning on her cane.
In this context, 'appuyant' signifies relying on or utilizing their experience effectively.