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    Pres (en. Close)

    /pʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A space or area nearby.
    There's a café just near the park.
    Il y a un café juste pres du parc.
    A position or situation in proximity.
    She is standing near the door.
    Elle se tient pres de la porte.
    adverb
    Indicating nearness in time or space.
    We will arrive around dinner time.
    Nous arriverons pres de l'heure du dîner.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesens', meaning 'to be present'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    present to oneself
    Being aware of oneself and one's surroundings.
    présent à soi-même
    to be around
    Being close or nearby.
    être dans les parages
    to approach
    To slow down or come closer to something.
    s'approcher de

    Related Words

    presence
    The state of being there or existing.
    présence
    near
    Indicator of spatial proximity.
    près de
    present
    Referring to something that is currently there.
    présent

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know
    He is always close to the trends.
    Il est tout le temps pres des tendances.
    To be there without being noticed
    He keeps a low profile, he is just nearby.
    Il se fait discret, il est just pres.