How to Say ‘As close as possible’ in French
Le plus près possible
luh ploo preh po-see-bluh
[luh ploo preh po-see-bluh]
Phrase Breakdown
Le plus près
luh ploo preh
the closest
Superlative expression meaning at the shortest distance.
Je veux vivre le plus près possible.
I want to live as close as possible.
Words in this phrase
Le
[luh]
the
Definite article used in the fixed expression for the closest possible point.
Le plus près possible, s'il vous plaît, car la rue est fermée.
As close as possible, please, because the street is closed.
plus
[ploo]
more / most
Used to form the superlative, meaning the closest.
Le plus près possible de la porte serait parfait.
As close as possible to the door would be perfect.
près
[preh]
close / near
Indicates nearness or proximity.
Le plus près possible du carrefour, merci.
As close as possible to the intersection, please.
possible
[po-see-bluh]
possible
Adds the idea of what is feasible in the situation.
Le plus près possible, sans entrer dans la voie des bus.
As close as possible, without entering the bus lane.
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