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    Fixant (en. Fixing)

    /fik.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having the function of fixing.
    A fixing screw is used to hold parts together.
    Une vis fixante est utilisée pour maintenir les pièces ensemble.
    Denoting an action or state of fixing.
    The process of fixing ideas is essential for reflection.
    Le processus fixant des idées est essentiel pour la réflexion.
    Firmly establishing something.
    This framework setting the rules of the game is very useful.
    Ce cadre fixant les règles du jeu est très utile.

    Etymology

    From the verb fixer, derived from the Latin 'fixare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    setting the limits
    To determine what is allowed or not.
    fixant les limites
    scheduling a meeting
    To agree on a time and place for a meeting.
    fixant un rendez-vous
    setting a goal
    To define a goal to be achieved.
    fixant un objectif

    Related Words

    to fix
    To ensure that something stays in place.
    fixer
    fixing
    The act of fixing or a state of fixation.
    fixation
    fixative
    A substance used to fix something.
    fixatif

    Slang Meanings

    To fix something authoritatively.
    He set the rules, and that was without discussion.
    Il a fixé les règles, et c'était sans discussion.
    To have a very strong position or opinion.
    She is very set in her ideas about the environment.
    Elle est très fixante dans ses idées sur l'environnement.