были очень близки

were very close

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phrase Rare #28,008
were very close Used for close relationships, especially close friends or family.
RU: Я и моя сестра были очень близки.
EN: My sister and I were very close.

Мы были очень близки.

We were very close.

— Славные парни (1990)

Вы были очень близки?

Were you very close?

— Дом странных детей Мисс Перегрин (2016)

Мы с Огюстом были очень близки.

Auguste and I were very close.

— Рататуй (2007)

Мы были очень близки с их семьей.

We were very close to their family.

— Королева (2014)

Том и Мэри были очень близки.

Tom and Mary were very close.

Мы с братом были очень близки.

My brother and I were very close.