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    Fermés (en. Closed)

    /fɛʁ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is closed, that does not open.
    The door is closed, we cannot enter.
    La porte est fermée, nous ne pouvons pas entrer.
    A collection of things that are not accessible.
    The places are closed to the public during renovation.
    Les lieux sont fermés au public pendant la rénovation.
    That which does not allow light to pass through.
    The windows are closed during the storm.
    Les fenêtres sont fermés pendant la tempête.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to close', coming from the Latin 'firmare' meaning 'to make solid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close the door
    Action of closing an entrance or exit.
    fermer la porte
    to be closed off like an oyster
    To be very reserved or secretive.
    être fermé comme une huître
    the shop is closed
    Indicates that a business is not open.
    la boutique est fermée

    Related Words

    to close
    Action of making something closed.
    fermer
    closure
    State of that which is closed.
    fermeture
    closed
    Past participle of the verb to close, meaning that something has been closed.
    fermé

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult or blocked state.
    He is in a corner, closed off from himself.
    Il est dans un coin, fermé sur lui-même.
    Not wanting to open up to others.
    Since his breakup, he has been so closed off.
    Depuis sa rupture, il est tellement fermé.