French Expression · Advanced
faire un point bien serré
make a tight stitch
Pronunciation: faire un point bien serré
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: make a tight stitch.
Example
Fais un point bien serré pour fixer l'ourlet.
Make a tight stitch to secure the hem.
Practice tips
- Practice faire un point bien serré out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.