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    Serrées (en. Tight)

    /sɛʁ.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Maintained firmly in a close position.
    The screws were tightened to prevent any movement.
    Les vis étaient serrées pour éviter tout mouvement.
    Established with little space between elements.
    The buildings are tightly packed against each other in this neighborhood.
    Les bâtiments sont serrés les uns contre les autres dans ce quartier.
    In a restricted or constraining manner.
    She has a very tight schedule this week.
    Elle a un emploi du temps très serré cette semaine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'serrer', coming from the Latin 'stringere' meaning 'to stretch, to press'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    packed like sardines
    To be in a very narrow, uncomfortable space.
    serré comme une sardine
    to have tight arms
    To express a defensive or protective attitude.
    avoir les bras serrés
    to be under pressure
    To be in a stressful or demanding situation.
    être sous pression

    Related Words

    to tighten
    Action of pressing or adjusting.
    serrer
    lock
    Locking mechanism.
    serrure
    to readjust
    Making something narrower or more enclosed.
    resserrer

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of tension or stress in a tense situation.
    It was tight at school today with all those exams!
    C'était serré à l'école aujourd'hui avec tous ces examens !
    When there is little time to act or respond.
    We're tight to finish this project on time.
    On est serré pour finir ce projet à temps.