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    Près (en. Close)

    /pʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates proximity or temporal closeness.
    The store is located near the train station.
    Le magasin se trouve près de la gare.
    Used to express geographical proximity.
    We have a park near our home.
    Nous avons un parc près de chez nous.
    Can also mean 'approximately' or 'about'.
    He arrived at nearly five o'clock.
    Il est arrivé près de cinq heures.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'prope' meaning 'near'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    near the goal
    At a very close point to reaching a goal.
    près du but
    to be close to
    To have a close relationship with someone.
    être près de
    to see something up close
    To observe something from very close.
    voir quelque chose de près

    Related Words

    close
    Who is at a short distance.
    proche
    proximity
    State of being close.
    proximité
    neighborhood
    Set of neighboring houses and inhabitants.
    voisinage

    Slang Meanings

    To be around.
    He is always around when I need help.
    Il est toujours près quand j'ai besoin d'aide.
    Refers to something that is in a similar state.
    This cake is nearly perfect.
    Ce gâteau est près d'être parfait.