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    Fermait (en. Closed)

    /fɛʁmɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of closing something, whether it's a door, a container, etc.
    He was closing the door softly so as not to wake the baby.
    Il fermait la porte doucement pour ne pas réveiller le bébé.
    To end an activity, a process, or a service.
    She was closing her shop at 6 PM every evening.
    Elle fermait son magasin à 18 heures chaque soir.
    To terminate an account or a relationship.
    He was closing his bank account after moving.
    Il fermait son compte bancaire après avoir déménagé.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'fermer', deriving from the Latin 'firmare', meaning to make solid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    close one's eyes
    to deliberately ignore a situation
    fermer les yeux
    close the door
    to put an end to a possibility
    fermer la porte
    close a parenthesis
    to finish a secondary topic before returning to the main one
    fermer une parenthèse

    Related Words

    closure
    The action of closing something.
    fermeture
    closed
    That which is not open.
    fermé
    firmness
    The character of what is closed.
    fermeté

    Slang Meanings

    To abruptly end a relationship.
    She decided to close things off with him after their argument.
    Elle a décidé de fermer avec lui après leur dispute.
    To stop something instantly.
    He closed the project due to the bad atmosphere.
    Il a fermé le projet à cause de la mauvaise ambiance.