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    Étroitement (en. Closely)

    /e.tʁwa.t.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a restricted or limited manner.
    The results of the survey are closely related to the issue studied.
    Les résultats de l'enquête sont étroitement liés à la problématique étudiée.
    Tight, with no space in between.
    The walls were built closely, leaving little room for air.
    Les murs étaient construits étroitement, laissant peu de place à l'air.
    With particular attention.
    He closely follows the developments in technology.
    Il suit étroitement les développements de la technologie.

    Etymology

    Coming from 'étroit', from Latin 'angustus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be closely linked
    to have a very close connection or relationship.
    être étroitement lié
    to follow closely
    to observe or monitor attentively.
    suivre étroitement
    to think narrowly
    to have a thought that does not consider other options.
    penser étroitement

    Related Words

    narrow
    having little space or being limited.
    étroit
    restriction
    the action of restricting or limiting something.
    restriction
    proximity
    the state of being close or near to something.
    proximité

    Slang Meanings

    In a very limited scope.
    He closely focuses on his tasks.
    Il se concentre étroitement sur ses tâches.
    With a closed mind.
    Don't think narrowly; try to be open-minded.
    Ne pense pas étroitement; essaie d'être ouvert d'esprit.