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    Fermaient (en. Were closing)

    /fɛʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of closing something.
    They were closing the door behind them.
    Ils fermaient la porte derrière eux.
    To stop opening or allowing to remain open.
    The stores closed at 6 PM.
    Les magasins fermaient à 18h.
    To end access or use.
    They were blocking the passage for pedestrians.
    Ils fermaient le passage aux piétons.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fermer' in the past simple for the third person plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To close one's eyes
    Deliberately ignoring a problem.
    fermer les yeux
    To shut up
    To be silent, to stop talking.
    fermer le clapet
    To slam the door in someone's face
    To reject someone without giving them a chance.
    fermer la porte au nez

    Related Words

    to close
    The act of stopping the opening.
    fermer
    closing
    Action or effect of closing.
    fermeture
    closed
    Which is not open.
    fermé

    Slang Meanings

    To cut oneself off from the world.
    When he is tired, he shuts himself off.
    Quand il est fatigué, il se ferme.
    To stop communicating.
    He shut up after the argument.
    Il a fermé son clapet après la dispute.