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    Fermèrent (en. Closed)

    /fɛʁ.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates the action of closing, stopping.
    They closed the door behind them.
    Ils fermèrent la porte derrière eux.
    To put an end to something.
    The managers closed the café for the night.
    Les gestionnaires fermèrent le café pour la nuit.
    To remove access to a place.
    They closed access to the site for security reasons.
    Ils fermèrent l'accès au site pour des raisons de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fermer', derived from the Latin 'clausare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn a blind eye to something
    To ignore or not pay attention to a problem.
    fermer les yeux sur quelque chose
    to shut the door on someone
    To refuse access or dialogue with someone.
    fermer la porte à quelqu'un
    to close oneself off to the idea
    To refuse to accept or consider an idea.
    se fermer à l'idée
    to close the discussion
    To end a meeting or discussion.
    fermer le ban

    Related Words

    closure
    Action of closing.
    fermeture
    farm
    That which is closed, secure, or stable.
    ferme
    closed
    That which is in a state of closure.
    fermé

    Slang Meanings

    To close a topic
    We've already discussed that, so let's close that topic.
    On a déjà discuté de ça, donc fermèrent ce sujet.
    To close the hatches
    When it gets too serious, they closed the hatches.
    Quand ça devient trop sérieux, ils fermèrent les écoutilles.