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tight
01
serré, serrée
(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way
Example
His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters.
The tight collar of his shirt made him feel uncomfortable.
She could n't wait to take off her tight dress after the party.
02
serré, tendu
pulled or drawn tight
03
radin, avare
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
Example
The seal on the container was tight, keeping the food fresh.
They formed a tight circle around the campfire to keep warm.
05
serré, étroit
set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
06
serré, difficile
affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
07
étanche, serré
of such close construction as to be impermeable
08
rigoureux, stricte
requiring strict following of rules or plans, with little flexibility
09
difficile, compliqué
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
11
tendu, serré
stretched in a way that is completely flat or straight
12
pompette, bourré
very drunk
13
ferme, bien fixé
securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
14
serré, difficile
having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely
tight
01
fermement, bien
in a manner that is firmly held, fastened, or closely fitted
Example
The screws were fastened tight to ensure the stability of the furniture.
The dress fit tight around her waist, accentuating her figure.
The lid of the jar was screwed on tight to keep the contents fresh.
02
avec attention, soigneusement
in an attentive manner
Exemple
His shoes were too tight, and they gave him blisters.
The tight collar of his shirt made him feel uncomfortable.
She couldn't wait to take off her tight dress after the party.
The new jeans were so tight that she had trouble buttoning them.
The gloves were too tight on his hands, making it difficult to move his fingers.
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