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    /pʁoʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is near something, having little distance.
    He lives in a town close to the sea.
    Il habite dans une ville proche de la mer.
    That which maintains intimate or affectionate relationships.
    She is very close to her family.
    Elle est très proche de sa famille.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'proximus', meaning 'the closest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be close to someone
    To have an intimate relationship with someone.
    être proche de quelqu'un
    close to the truth
    That which is almost true or on the verge of being so.
    proche de la vérité
    to care for someone closely
    To be very attached to someone.
    tenir à quelqu'un de proche

    Related Words

    proximity
    State of being close in space or time.
    proximité
    reconciliation
    Action of bringing people or ideas closer together.
    rapprochement

    Slang Meanings

    Close friend
    We call each other all the time, he's a close one.
    On s'appelle tout le temps, c'est un proche.
    Close family
    He invited all his close ones for Christmas.
    Il a invité tous ses proches pour Noël.