No. 2,777 in French
close
The French word "close" means "enclosed" or "fenced."
In a sentence
La bibliothèque est proche de chez moi.
The library is close to my home.
Here, 'proche' is used as an adjective meaning 'close' in terms of spatial proximity.
Fermez la porte, s'il vous plaît.
Close the door, please.
In this sentence, 'fermez' is the verb form of 'fermer,' meaning 'to close' in the context of shutting something like a door.
Nous avons une relation intime et très proche.
We have an intimate and very close relationship.
The adjective 'proche' in this context describes the emotional closeness in a relationship.
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