Serrèrent (en. Tightened)

/sɛʁʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: The action of making something tighter or compressing it.

Example sentence: They shook hands as a sign of friendship.

Ils se serrèrent la main en signe d'amitié.

Definition: To act in a stricter or more rigorous manner.

Example sentence: The rules were tightened starting this year.

Les règles se serrèrent à partir de cette année.

Definition: To take or grip firmly.

Example sentence: He held her close to protect her from the cold.

Il se serra contre elle pour la protéger du froid.

Etymology: Derived from the verb 'to tighten', of Latin origin 'serrare'.

Common phrase: to stick together

Meaning: To help each other, to support one another in difficult times.

se serrer les coudes

Common phrase: to tighten one's belt

Meaning: To save money, to cut expenses.

se serrer la ceinture

Common phrase: to grit one's teeth

Meaning: To endure pain or a difficult situation without complaining.

serrer les dents

Related word: to tighten

Description: The action of compressing or acting with force.

serrer

Related word: strict

Description: Imposing strict rules.

rigoureux

Related word: tension

Description: A state of stress or pressure.

tension

Slang meaning: To show solidarity.

Example: We have to pull together to get through this difficult phase.

On doit se serrer pour passer ce cap difficile.

Slang meaning: To be really complicit with someone.

Example: They are fully committed to their project.

Ils se serrent à fond dans leur projet.

Slang meaning: To push or scheme to obtain something.

Example: He tightened the screws a bit to get what he wanted.

Il a serré un peu les boulons pour obtenir ce qu'il voulait.