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    Serrement (en. Tightening)

    /sɛʁ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of tightening something.
    A handshake can express a strong friendship.
    Un serrement de main peut exprimer une forte amitié.
    The sensation of pressure or tension.
    She felt a tightness in her heart when thinking about his departure.
    Elle ressentait un serrement au cœur en repensant à son départ.
    An embrace, a loving gesture.
    He gave her a tight embrace to show his affection.
    Il lui fit un serrement d'étreinte pour lui montrer son affection.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to tighten', which means to apply pressure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tightness of heart
    Feeling of sadness or anxiety.
    serrement de cœur
    handshake
    Friendly greeting where one shakes hands.
    serrement de main
    tightness in the stomach
    Sensation of pain or nervousness in the stomach.
    serrement d'estomac

    Related Words

    to tighten
    To apply pressure to something.
    serrer
    to embrace
    To hold in one's arms, to take in one's arms.
    étreindre
    compression
    Action of compressing, tightening.
    compression

    Slang Meanings

    Tightening hard
    He gave me a tightening so strong that I had trouble breathing.
    Il m’a fait un serrement si fort que j’ai eu du mal à respirer.
    Emotional tension
    The tightness in his stomach upon hearing the result was palpable.
    Son serrement d’estomac à l’annonce du résultat était palpable.