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près

"près" means "near" in French. It is number 449 on the frequency list, in A1 (adv).

Meaning

near; close; attached to

IPA

/pʁɛ/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Reste près.
  Stay close.
  Tatoeba: Aiji / CK
• Regarde de près !
  Watch closely.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CK
• Regardez de près !
  Watch closely.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CK

Learned together

In the course, "près" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• gros big, thick, fat
• plutôt rather, instead
• chéri cherished
• prêt ready
• hier yesterday
• possible possible
• jeune young
• dehors outside
• dessus on

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