tight

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fermement fixé en place, qui ne bouge pas ou qui est bien ajusté, ou encore un espace restreint.

Describes something that is firmly fixed in place, not loose, or fitting closely.

1. Firmly fixed or fastenedA2formal

   Held or fastened firmly so that it does not move or come loose.

   bien fixé / serré

   • Make sure the lid is tight on the jar.
   • The rope was pulled tight around the post.
   • He kept a tight grip on the handle.

   Synonymesfastfirmfixedimmovablesecuresnug

   Antonymeslooseslack

2. Close-fittingA2informal

   Clothing that fits very closely to the body.

   Ajusté (vêtement)

   • She wore a tight black dress to the party.
   • These jeans are too tight around the waist.
   • He prefers tight t-shirts for working out.

   Synonymesclose-fittingskinnyskintightsnug

   Antonymesbaggylooseslack

3. Strict or controlledB1formal

   Strictly controlled or enforced, leaving little room for flexibility.

   strict, rigoureux

   • The company has tight security measures.
   • We are working under a tight deadline.
   • The government imposed tight restrictions on travel.

   Synonymesfirminflexiblerigidrigorousstrictstringenttoughuncompromising

   Antonymesflexiblelenientloosepermissiverelaxed

4. Stingy or not generousB2informal

   Unwilling to spend money; miserly.

   avare, radin

   • He's very tight with his money.
   • Don't be so tight; buy everyone a drink.
   • She's known for being tight when it comes to tipping.

   Synonymescheapclosefistedmeanmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

   Antonymesfreehandedgenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedprofligatespendthrift

5. Close or intimateB2informal

   Used to describe a close relationship or bond between people.

   Proche ou intime

   • They are a tight group of friends.
   • The team is very tight after years of working together.
   • We have a tight-knit community here.

   Synonymesattachedcloseclose-knitdevotedinseparableintimatethick

   Antonymesaloofdistantestranged

• Adverbe signifiant « fermement », « étroitement » ou « solidement ». Il décrit une action effectuée avec force ou de manière à ne laisser aucun espace libre. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et ne prend pas de terminaison -ment.

An adverb meaning "firmly," "closely," or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with force or in a way that leaves no space. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Firmly or securelyB1formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or held; not loosely.

   fermement, solidement

   • Hold the rope tight so it doesn't slip.
   • She shut the door tight to keep the cold out.
   • The lid was screwed on tight.

   Synonymesfastfirmlysecurelysnuglysolidlytightly

   Antonymesloosely

2. Closely or compactlyB1informal

   In a way that leaves little space; closely packed.

   de manière compacte

   • The crowd stood tight together in the small room.
   • Pack the clothes tight into the suitcase.
   • The cars were parked tight along the curb.

   Synonymescloselycompactlydenselytightly

   Antonymeslooselyopenlyspaciously