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Usage Note
Serré describes something physically tight (clothing, a knot) or a closely contested situation (un match serré means a close game). Café serré is a very strong, concentrated espresso. The verb serrer means to squeeze or tighten.
Examples
"Ce jean est un peu trop serré pour moi."
Natural Translation
These jeans are a bit too tight for me.

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