Étroit
Example: Le chemin est trop étroit pour deux voitures.
Definition
"Étroit" describes something that has a small width or limited space, often causing difficulty in movement or placement, as in the example phrase "Le chemin est trop étroit pour deux voitures," meaning the path is too narrow for two cars.
Etymology
The word "étroit" comes from the Old French "estroit," which itself derives from the Latin "strictus," meaning tight or drawn together. Did you know that the Latin root also gives us English words like "strict" and "constrict"? This connection highlights the sense of tightness inherent in "étroit."
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"Étroit" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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