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    Étroit (en. Narrow)

    /etʁwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is of reduced width.
    The passage is too narrow for two people to pass through at the same time.
    Le passage est trop étroit pour que deux personnes y passent en même temps.
    That limits freedom or variety.
    His mind is narrow and he does not see other perspectives.
    Son esprit est étroit et il ne voit pas d'autres perspectives.
    Refers to a garment that fits tightly to the body.
    This dress is narrow; it doesn't allow me to move.
    Cette robe est étroite, elle ne me laisse pas bouger.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'angustus' which means 'narrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    narrow-mindedness
    Refers to a person with limited ideas.
    l'esprit étroit
    narrow perspectives
    Refers to a restricted view on a subject.
    des perspectives étroites
    narrow path
    A passage that does not allow two people to pass side by side.
    chemin étroit

    Related Words

    narrowness
    The quality of being narrow.
    étroitesse
    to narrow
    To make something narrower.
    rétrécir
    tight
    That exerts pressure or close contact.
    serré

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult or pressing situation.
    He is in a tight spot with all these debts.
    Il est dans un coin étroIT avec toutes ces dettes.
    To feel limited in one's choices.
    I feel a bit restricted in my current career.
    J'ai l'impression d'être un peu étroit dans ma carrière actuelle.