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    Close (en. Close)

    /klɔz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To close something.
    Can you close the window, please?
    Peux-tu close la fenêtre, s'il te plaît ?
    To end a meeting or discussion.
    We are going to close the session for today.
    Nous allons close la séance pour aujourd'hui.
    adjective
    Which is near to something or someone.
    They live in a neighborhood close to the school.
    Ils habitent dans un quartier close de l'école.
    Which is intimate or familiar.
    They are very close, almost like brothers.
    Ils sont très close, presque comme des frères.

    Etymology

    Originates from Latin 'clausus', meaning 'closed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    close to heart
    Precious or dear to someone.
    close to heart
    close the door
    To close the door.
    close the door
    close call
    A situation where something almost went wrong.
    close call

    Related Words

    proximity
    State of being close.
    proximité
    intimacy
    Close relationship between people.
    intimité
    closure
    Action of closing something.
    fermeture

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the end of a relationship or situation.
    They are closing their deal.
    Ils sont en train de close leur affaire.
    To be on very good terms with someone.
    We are very close, we tell each other everything.
    Nous sommes très close, on se dit tout.