Fermez (en. Close)

/fɛʁ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of making something closed.
Please close the door.
Fermez la porte, s'il vous plaît.
Put an end to something.
It is time to close the discussion.
Il est temps de fermer la discussion.
Stop a service or an activity.
The store closes at 8 PM.
Le magasin ferme à 20 heures.

Etymology

From the verb 'fermer', originating from the Latin 'firmare', which means 'to make firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

close your eyes
close your eyelids to rest.
fermez vos yeux
close the window
action of sealing the window.
fermez la fenêtre
close the book
finish reading a book.
fermez le livre

Related Words

closure
Action of closing something.
fermeture
closing
Act of closing, often used in the context of business.
fermand

Slang Meanings

To abruptly end a conversation.
Stop talking, shut up!
Arrête de parler, fermez !
To avoid engaging in a topic.
I don't want to talk about it, drop the subject.
Je ne veux pas en parler, fermez le sujet.