Translation meaning & definition of the word "tighten" into French language

verb

1. Make tight or tighter

• "Tighten the wire"

synonym:
• tighten
,
• fasten

1. Rendre serré ou plus serré

• "Serrez le fil"

synonyme:
• resserrer
,
• attacher

2. Become tight or tighter

• "The rope tightened"

synonym:
• tighten

2. Devenir serré ou plus serré

• "La corde tendue"

synonyme:
• resserrer

3. Restrict

• "Tighten the rules"

• "Stiffen the regulations"

synonym:
• stiffen
,
• tighten
,
• tighten up
,
• constrain

3. Restreindre

• "Régler les règles"

• "Renifler le règlement"

synonyme:
• raidir
,
• resserrer
,
• contraindre

4. Narrow or limit

• "Reduce the influx of foreigners"

synonym:
• reduce
,
• tighten

4. Étroit ou limite

• "Réduire l'afflux d'étrangers"

synonyme:
• réduire
,
• resserrer

Examples of using

Small businesses will have to tighten their belts to survive.

Les petites affaires (entreprises) devront se serrer la ceinture pour survivre.