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étroit
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (not wide)
a. narrow
Il y a à peine la place de se garer dans cette rue étroite.There's barely enough room to park on this narrow street.
2. (figurative) (with strong ties)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. close
Le directeur entretient des relations étroites avec les membres du gouvernement.The director maintains close ties with members of the government.
3. (figurative) (closed-minded)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. narrow (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
C'est un tableau fantaisiste que les esprits trop étroits auront du mal à apprécier.It's a whimsical painting that narrow minds will find hard to appreciate.
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