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    Serrés (en. Tight)

    /sɛʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which are close to each other.
    The rows of flowers are tightly arranged in the garden.
    Les rangées de fleurs sont serrés dans le jardin.
    Which is held with force.
    He shook her hand tightly to encourage her.
    Il lui a serré la main pour l'encourager.
    Speaking of a tense or difficult situation.
    The negotiations were tight and intense.
    Les négociations étaient serrées et intenses.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to tighten', which means to bring closer or hold firmly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be tight
    To be in a difficult or tense situation.
    être serré
    to get tight
    To come closer physically or emotionally.
    se mettre serré

    Related Words

    to tighten
    To bring firmly closer.
    serrer
    tightening
    The act of tightening.
    serrement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a precarious situation.
    He is tight, he must make a decision quickly.
    Il est serres, il doit prendre une décision vite.
    To have little space.
    In public transport, it is often tight.
    Dans les transports en commun, c'est souvent serré.