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    Serrer (en. To squeeze)

    [seʁe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in contact, press it together.
    You need to tighten the bolts to ensure everything is secure.
    Il faut serrer les boulons pour que tout soit bien fixé.
    To take in one's arms, to hug.
    She held her child in her arms.
    Elle a serré son enfant dans ses bras.
    To make something more compact or narrower.
    Tightening the screws ensures the sturdiness of the furniture.
    Serrer les vis permet d'assurer la solidité du meuble.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "serrer" comes from the Latin 'serrare', meaning 'to close'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shake hands
    To make a handshake as a sign of greeting.
    serrer la main
    to grit one's teeth
    To endure pain without complaining.
    serrer les dents
    to tighten the heart
    To be sad or emotionally affected.
    serrer le cœur

    Related Words

    tightening
    Action of tightening.
    serrage
    greenhouse
    A structure used to grow plants.
    serre
    tightener
    One who tightens.
    serreur

    Slang Meanings

    To squeeze hard in a stressful situation.
    When I got the exam, I really had to grit my teeth.
    Quand j'ai reçu l'examen, j'ai dû vraiment serrer les dents.
    To tighten ranks.
    We need to tighten ranks during difficult times.
    On doit serrer les rangs en période difficile.