French Expression · Intermediate
À l'étroit
Cramped / Tight / Confined
Pronunciation: ah luh-TRWAH
Meaning
Feeling or being in a space that is too small or restricted.
Example
Nous sommes un peu à l'étroit dans cet appartement.
We're a bit cramped in this apartment.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice À l'étroit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.