proche

proche [pʀɔʃ] adj → nearby;

(dans le temps) → imminent; close at hand; [parent, ami] → close;

proches nmpl (= parents) → close relatives, next of kin (= amis);

l'un de ses proches → one of those close to him (ou her);

être proche (de) → to be near, be close (to);

de proche en proche → gradually