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    Fermer (en. Close)

    /fɛʁme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of closing something, such as a door or a container.
    He closed the door behind him.
    Il a fermé la porte derrière lui.
    To put an end to an activity or service.
    The store closes at 8 PM.
    Le magasin ferme à 20 heures.
    To resolve a problem or question.
    We need to close this file quickly.
    Nous devons fermer ce dossier rapidement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'firmare', which means to support or strengthen.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close one's eyes
    To ignore an unpleasant reality.
    fermer les yeux
    to shut up
    To be silent, to stop talking.
    fermer sa gueule
    to conclude (the meeting)
    To conclude a discussion or a debate.
    fermer le ban

    Related Words

    firmness
    Quality of being closed or shut.
    fermeté
    closure
    Action of closing, the state of no longer being open.
    fermeture
    fastener
    Mechanism that allows something to be closed.
    fermoir

    Slang Meanings

    Shut up
    It's time to shut up and listen.
    Il est temps de fermer le clapet et d'écouter.
    Shut down the place
    We decided to close down the place after the party.
    On a décidé de fermer le bazar après la fête.