marteler

marteler

To hammer or to emphasize repeatedly.

In this sentence, 'marteler' is used in its literal sense to describe the act of hammering metal.

Le forgeron commence à marteler le fer sur l'enclume.

The blacksmith begins to hammer the iron on the anvil.

Here, 'marteler' is used figuratively to describe persistently emphasizing or repeating points to sway opinions.

Elle n'arrêtait pas de marteler ses idées pour convaincre le comité.

She kept hammering her ideas to convince the committee.

In this instance, 'marteler' metaphorically emphasizes the forceful repetition of key points to make a strong impression.

Son discours martelait l'importance de la justice sociale.

His speech hammered the importance of social justice.