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    Fermées (en. Closed)

    /fɛʁ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of places or spaces that are closed.
    The store doors were closed because of the pandemic.
    Les portes des boutiques étaient fermées à cause de la pandémie.
    Characteristic of a place or space that does not allow access.
    The houses were closed to visitors during the holidays.
    Les maisons étaient fermées aux visiteurs durant les vacances.
    adjective
    Which is not open.
    The window is closed because of the cold.
    La fenêtre est fermée à cause du froid.
    Absence of access or opening.
    The store is closed on Sundays.
    Le magasin est fermé le dimanche.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to close', derived from the Latin 'firmare' meaning 'to make firm, to seal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    closed as an oyster
    Refers to someone who does not want to speak or is very reserved.
    fermé comme une huître
    shut your trap
    Expression used to ask someone to be quiet.
    ferme ton clapet
    keys in the door
    Indicates that a place is closed, often used to mean that a location is inaccessible.
    clés sur la porte

    Related Words

    closure
    Action of closing or making something inaccessible.
    fermeture
    closed
    Past participle of close, used as an adjective.
    fermé
    firmness
    Character of that which is closed or that resists opening.
    fermeté

    Slang Meanings

    Closed-minded
    He is so closed that he accepts no new ideas.
    Il est tellement fermé qu'il n'accepte aucune nouvelle idée.
    Blocked
    Tonight, all the bars are blocked due to the curfew.
    Ce soir, les bars sont tous bouchés à cause du couvre-feu.