narrowly

• Adverbe signifiant « de justesse » ou « de manière étroite/limitée ». Souvent utilisé pour décrire une évasion de peu, une victoire ou une défaite serrée, ou une façon de voir les choses peu ouverte.

An adverb meaning "by a very small margin" or "in a limited or restricted way." It is often used to describe a close escape, a slight victory or defeat, or a focused perspective.

1. By a small marginB2formal

   Only just; by a very small amount or distance.

   de justesse

   • The car narrowly missed the pedestrian.
   • She narrowly passed the exam with a score of 51%.
   • The team narrowly won the championship in the final seconds.

   Synonymesbarelyhardlyjustmarginallyscarcelyslightly

   Antonymesamplycomfortablywidely

2. In a limited or restricted wayB2formal

   In a way that is limited in scope, range, or perspective.

   de manière restreinte

   • He interpreted the rules too narrowly.
   • The study focused narrowly on one specific age group.
   • She looked at the problem narrowly, ignoring the broader context.

   Synonymeslimitedlyparochiallyprovincially

   Antonymesbroadlywidely