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    Étroites (en. Narrow)

    /e.tʁwat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has little width or little space.
    The streets of the old town are often narrow.
    Les rues de la vieille ville sont souvent étroites.
    That is restricted, limited.
    His outlook seems narrow; he only sees what is around him.
    Son horizon semble étroite, il ne voit que ce qui l'entoure.
    That experiences great closeness or intensity.
    They have a close and trust-based relationship.
    Ils ont une relation étroite et basée sur la confiance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'angustus' meaning 'narrow, confined'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a narrow space
    To be in a confined place or with little room.
    être dans un espace étroite
    to have narrow-minded ideas
    To have limited or closed-off thoughts.
    avoir des idées étroites
    a close link
    A strong connection between two people or entities.
    un lien étroite

    Related Words

    wide
    That has a lot of space or dimension.
    grand
    broad
    Refers to a vast space.
    large
    width
    The measurement of distance from one side to the other.
    largeur

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck
    When the car parked in that narrow alley, it was stuck.
    Quand la voiture s'est garée dans cette ruelle étroite, elle était coincée.
    To have space issues
    In this small apartment, we often have space problems.
    Dans ce petit appartement, on a souvent des problèmes d'étroitesse.