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    Resserré (en. Tight)

    [ʁə.sɛ.ʁe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been made narrower or tighter.
    The jar was tightened after cooking.
    Le pot était resserré après la cuisson.
    That has become more intense or stricter.
    The rules have been tightened to prevent abuse.
    Les règles ont été resserrées pour éviter les abus.

    Etymology

    French, derived from the verb 'to tighten'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tighten the bonds
    Bring closer the relationships between people or groups.
    resserrer les liens
    tighten the rules
    Make the rules stricter.
    resserrer les règles

    Related Words

    to tighten
    To make something narrower or tighter.
    resserrer
    to squeeze
    To apply pressure or exert force on something.
    serrer

    Slang Meanings

    To be stressed or under pressure.
    He is really tightened about his homework.
    Il est vraiment resserré à propos de ses devoirs.