This is the 2777th most frequent French word.
close
The French word "close" means "enclosed" or "fenced."
Here, 'proche' is used as an adjective meaning 'close' in terms of spatial proximity.
La bibliothèque est proche de chez moi.
The library is close to my home.
In this sentence, 'fermez' is the verb form of 'fermer,' meaning 'to close' in the context of shutting something like a door.
Fermez la porte, s'il vous plaît.
Close the door, please.
The adjective 'proche' in this context describes the emotional closeness in a relationship.