étroit

Étroit is a French adjective that translates to narrow, tight, or close in English. It is used to describe things that have a limited width or space between them. For example, a narrow street would be described as une rue étroite, and a tight hug would be un câlin étroit.

The word étroit can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is difficult or restrictive, such as une situation étroite, meaning a tight spot or a difficult situation. It can also refer to a close relationship, such as un lien étroit, meaning a close bond.

In a more abstract sense, étroit can describe something that is confined or limited in scope, like une pensée étroite, meaning a narrow or limited way of thinking. Conversely, it can also describe something that is precise or exact, such as un contrôle étroit, meaning close control or strict supervision. The antonym for étroit is large, meaning wide or broad.