How is the word serré translated from French to English

English translation
tight
adjective

Qui épouse le corps de près, sans jeu.

Fitting closely, with no space to spare.

Examples with “serré”

See how the word “serré” is used in sentences

  • Ces chaussures sont trop serrées. — These shoes are too tight.

  • Le couvercle est bien fermé sur le bocal. — The lid is tight on the jar.

  • Mon emploi du temps est chargé cette semaine. — My schedule is tight this week.

  • Elle est connue pour être pingre avec son argent. — She is known for being tight with her cash.

  • Le col est-il trop serré pour toi ? — Is the collar too tight for you?

  • Peux-tu vérifier si les vis sont bien serrées ? — Can you check if the screws are tight?

  • Penses-tu que son emploi du temps est trop chargé ? — Do you think his time is too tight?

  • Pourquoi es-tu si pingre quand tu achètes des cadeaux ? — Why are you so tight when buying gifts?

  • Elle s'est glissée dans un jean serré. — She squeezed into a tight pair of jeans.

  • Elle porte une robe moulante à la fête. — She wears a tight dress to the party.

  • Je ne peux pas te voir ; mon agenda est chargé. — I can't meet; my calendar is tight.

  • Il est toujours pingre dès qu'il s'agit d'aller au restaurant. — He's always tight when it comes to dining out.

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