Rechercher
close
Example
The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.
Example
They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
Their close relationship as mother and daughter is evident in their shared laughter and inside jokes.
Despite living in different cities, they remain close siblings, talking on the phone every day.
04
proche, étroit
having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings
05
minutieux, approfondi
performed with great care and thoroughness
08
serré, étroit
having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave
09
bien gardé, étroitement protégé
carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge
10
coupe courte, rasé
(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp
13
réservé, discret
(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information
15
proche, près
almost reaching or becoming something
to close
01
fermer
to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through
Transitive: to close a window or door
Example
He closed the gate to prevent the dog from running away.
Please close the window before it starts raining.
It 's time to leave, so please close your laptop and gather your belongings.
Example
After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.
The CEO flew to the client 's headquarters to personally close the multimillion-dollar contract.
The real estate agent worked tirelessly to close the sale of the property before the end of the month.
03
fermer, clôturer
to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen
Transitive: to close a computer window or program
Example
Whenever he finishes editing a document, John habitually closes the word processor to maintain a clutter-free workspace.
In order to free up memory and improve performance, Mark decided to close some of the background applications.
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.
04
fermer, clôturer
to cease operating or conducting business for the remainder of the day
Intransitive: to close point in time
Example
The library closes early on Sundays.
The store will close at 9 p.m. tonight.
The restaurant is closing for renovations next week.
Example
The investigation into the incident was closed after thorough examination of all available evidence.
The company decided to close the project ahead of schedule due to unforeseen budget constraints.
The manager decided to close the meeting after all agenda items had been discussed.
Example
The conference closed with a keynote address from the guest speaker.
The negotiations between the two parties closed after reaching a compromise on key issues.
After a successful run, the Broadway musical closed to make way for new productions.
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clore, terminer
to conclude a baseball game when one team is leading by a small margin
Transitive: to close a baseball game
Example
In the final moments of the game, the outfielder closed the win by catching a deep fly ball.
The relief pitcher was brought in to close the game and secure the victory for his team.
With two outs and the bases loaded, the relief pitcher was called in to close the game and preserve the narrow lead.
Example
The landslide closed the hiking trail indefinitely, pending cleanup and repairs.
A fallen power line closed the street until utility crews could repair it.
The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.
Example
The workers closed the hole in the wall with bricks and mortar to repair the damage.
He closed the drain to prevent water from leaking onto the floor.
The carpenter closed the hole in the roof with shingles to stop the rain from entering.
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fermer, compléter
to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it
Transitive: to close an electrical circuit
Example
Pressing the button closes the circuit, activating the electric motor.
To activate the alarm system, you need to close the circuit by entering the correct code.
When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.
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fermer, clore
to join or seal the edges of something
Transitive: to close the edges of something
Example
The tailor closed the seams of the garment with precision stitching.
The surgeon closed the incision with sutures after completing the operation.
She closed the book gently, marking the end of her reading session.
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fermer, resserrer
to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object
Intransitive
Example
The jaws of the trap closed around the bait, trapping the unsuspecting rodent.
The lobster 's pincers closed tightly around the crab, ensuring it could n't escape.
With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.
13
se rapprocher, approcher
to approach in distance
Intransitive
Example
As the aircraft descended, the runway lights closed rapidly, guiding the pilot for a safe landing.
The storm clouds closed rapidly, threatening to unleash heavy rain.
The runners closed rapidly on the finish line, their strides quickening with determination.
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rapprocher, engager (le combat)
to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters
Intransitive
Example
The knights closed with their adversaries, wielding swords and shields in close combat.
During the wrestling match, the athletes closed repeatedly, vying for control and leverage.
As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.
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clôturer, fermer
to have a particular value or price at the end of a day's trading on the stock market
Example
The company 's shares closed at $50.20, marking a 2 % increase from the previous day.
The stock closed lower than expected, prompting analysts to reassess their projections for the company.
Investor confidence soared as the market closed at its highest level in years.
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fermer, clôturer
to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use
close
Example
They followed close behind us.
The chairs are arranged close, fostering an intimate conversation atmosphere.
Close
01
cul-de-sac, impasse
a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end
04
la conclusion, le dénouement
the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage
05
fermeture, clôture
the act of shutting something, particularly a door
Exemple
The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.
The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute.
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