close to

• Expression informelle signifiant être à proximité ou presque dans un certain état, position ou lieu, souvent utilisée pour indiquer une proximité dans le temps, la distance ou les relations.

An informal expression meaning to be near or almost in a particular state, condition, or location, often used to indicate proximity in time, distance, or relationship.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   At a short distance from something or someone.

   près de (dans l'espace)

   • The school is close to the park.
   • She lives close to the city center.
   • Keep the medicine close to the bed.

2. Almost or nearlyA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is almost a particular amount, number, or state.

   près de

   • The project is close to completion.
   • He was close to tears after hearing the news.
   • The temperature is close to freezing.

3. Emotionally attachedA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or relationship with someone.

   proche de (affectivement)

   • She is very close to her grandmother.
   • They have been close to each other since childhood.
   • He felt close to his teammates after the victory.