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    Serrait (en. Would tighten)

    /sɛʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of pressing or gripping something to make it more compact.
    He shook his friend's hand enthusiastically.
    Il serrait la main de son ami avec enthousiasme.
    To tighten something using a tool, such as a wrench.
    He tightened the bolts on the engine before starting.
    Il serrait les boulons du moteur avant de démarrer.
    To make something narrower or more restricted.
    She wrapped her scarf around her neck to keep warm.
    Elle serrait son écharpe autour de son cou pour avoir chaud.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'squeeze', which comes from Latin 'serrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grit one's teeth
    To endure pain without complaining.
    serrer les dents
    stand together
    To come together to face a difficulty.
    serrer les rangs
    shake hands
    To greet someone by shaking their hand.
    serrer la main

    Related Words

    squeeze
    The act of increasing pressure or making more compact.
    serrer
    tight
    Which is compact, close, or without space.
    serré

    Slang Meanings

    To make an intense effort.
    He really had to squeeze to finish his project on time.
    Il a dû vraiment serrer pour terminer son projet à temps.
    To focus or deprive oneself of distractions.
    For the exam, you need to focus and not go out.
    Pour l'examen, il faut serrer et ne pas sortir.