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étriqué

French → English

adj/[e.tʁi.ke]/

(clothing) Skimpy: describing a garment that is too tight or lacks sufficient fabric for a proper fit

Il se sent mal à l'aise dans ce costume européen trop étriqué.

(English) He feels uncomfortable in this too-skimpy European suit.

Elle portait un petit maillot étriqué pour ses séances de sport.

(English) She was wearing a small, tight jersey for her sports sessions.

adj/[e.tʁi.ke]/

(figurative) Narrow: describing a mind, life, or plan that lacks breadth, vision, or generosity

Il ne comprendra pas votre projet car il a l'esprit étriqué.

(English) He won't understand your project because he is narrow-minded.

Ils mènent une vie étriquée confinée dans leurs préjugés.

(English) They lead a narrow life confined to their prejudices.

Entry ID: fr:en:étriqué · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary