How to Say ‘Close to’ in French
Proches de
prosh duh
[prosh duh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Proche de" means physically or emotionally close to. Watch the little "de" — French loves these tiny linking words.
🇫🇷 In France: Great for la démarche artistique: "proche de ma vie quotidienne" sounds personal and sincere, which juries often appreciate.
Phrase Breakdown
Proches
[prosh]
close / close to
Adjective meaning emotionally or physically close; often used with de to introduce what something is close to.
Mes références sont Proches de mon univers personnel.
My references are close to my personal world.
de
[duh]
of / from
Common preposition used after many adjectives and expressions, including proche de.
Cette matière est de qualité et utile dans ma démarche.
This material is of quality and useful in my approach.
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