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    Serre (en. Tight)

    /sɛr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A building made of glass or plastic where plants are grown.
    Horticulturists often use greenhouses to grow flowers.
    Les horticulteurs utilisent souvent des serres pour faire pousser des fleurs.
    A place where plants are cultivated.
    The greenhouse of the botanical garden houses tropical species.
    La serre du jardin botanique abrite des espèces tropicales.
    verb
    To squeeze something or someone tightly.
    He shook his partner's hand enthusiastically.
    Il a serré la main de son partenaire avec enthousiasme.
    To apply pressure to an object.
    She brakes to slow down the bicycle.
    Elle serre le frein pour ralentir le vélo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'serra' meaning 'saw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garden greenhouse
    A type of greenhouse specifically intended for gardening.
    serre à jardin
    to be in the greenhouse
    To be in a confined or distressing situation.
    être dans la serre
    to tighten
    To cause a reduction of space in an environment.
    faire serre

    Related Words

    to tighten
    Action of pressing or holding firmly.
    serrer
    tight
    Refers to something that is compressed, compact.
    serré
    to grit one's teeth
    To face a difficult situation without expressing pain.
    serrer les dents

    Slang Meanings

    Greenhouse as a secret meeting place
    They would meet in the park's greenhouse to chat.
    Ils se retrouvaient dans la serre du parc pour discuter.
    To tightly bond with one's group of friends
    We are all very close-knit, we support each other.
    Nous sommes tous très soudés, on se serre les coudes.