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This is sommes differences between adverbs : 1°) "près de" (near) -2°) "très près" (very close) and 3°)" trop près"(to close)
In today's lesson, we will learn the differences between the 3 following expressions:  


1°) "près de" (Near) : mark proximity in space and in time
#près de (near)
#très près de (very close to)
#trop près de (too close to)


Example :This is a circular object NEAR  the car.
Nb : instead of "près de", we can also use "proche de".


2°) "très près" (very close ) :  expressing a intensity acceptable
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons:</span> [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Music-and-Entertainment|French Vocabulary → Hobbies and Interests → Music and ...]], [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Martial-Arts|Martial Arts]], [[Language/French/Vocabulary/longest-word|longest word]] & [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Common-abbreviations|Common abbreviations]].
==près de (Near)==
It involves a proximity in space and in time


Example : The wardrobe is very close to the wall - It's very close to downtown.
Example :
*Cet objet est près de la voiture.
<blockquote>This object is near the car.</blockquote>


3°) "trop près" (to close ) : involves a excess
==très près (very close)==
It involves an acceptable intensity.


Example : The wardrobe is too closer to the wall - Its too close to the field
Example :  
*L'armoire est très près du mur - Mon appartement est très proche du centre-ville.
<blockquote>The wardrobe is very close to the wall - My apartment is very close to downtown.</blockquote>
 
==trop près (too close)==
It involves an excess.
 
Example :
*L'armoire est trop près du mur - la route est trop près du champ.
<blockquote>The wardrobe is too close to the wall - the road is too close to the field</blockquote>
 
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* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Foreign-loanwords|Foreign loanwords]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye|How to say Good Bye]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Farm-and-Agriculture|Farm and Agriculture]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Flowers|Flowers]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Common-spelling-errors|Common spelling errors]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Give-Opinion|Give Opinion]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Trouver-son-chemin|Trouver son chemin]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/English-French-False-Cognates|English French False Cognates]]
* [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Countries-and-Continents|Countries and Continents]]
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 26 March 2023

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Good morning,

In today's lesson, we will learn the differences between the 3 following expressions:

  1. près de (near)
  2. très près de (very close to)
  3. trop près de (too close to)

Nb : instead of "près de", we can also use "proche de".

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: French Vocabulary → Hobbies and Interests → Music and ..., Martial Arts, longest word & Common abbreviations.

près de (Near)[edit | edit source]

It involves a proximity in space and in time

Example :

  • Cet objet est près de la voiture.

This object is near the car.

très près (very close)[edit | edit source]

It involves an acceptable intensity.

Example :

  • L'armoire est très près du mur - Mon appartement est très proche du centre-ville.

The wardrobe is very close to the wall - My apartment is very close to downtown.

trop près (too close)[edit | edit source]

It involves an excess.

Example :

  • L'armoire est trop près du mur - la route est trop près du champ.

The wardrobe is too close to the wall - the road is too close to the field

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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