English–French
“tight” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛʁe/
Example
La chemise est serrée, je ne peux pas lever les bras.
The shirt is tight, so I can't raise my arms.
How to say “tight” in French
“Tight” in French is serré.
Several things held so near each other that the surrounding space feels compressed and movement becomes difficult.
Example sentences with serré
La foule est serrée devant la scène.
The crowd is tightly packed in front of the stage.
Tips for using serré
- Serré can describe both a garment and a crowded arrangement, but a very crowded place is often more naturally described with bondé when the focus is fullness rather than spacing.