Fixée (en. Fixed)

/fikse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That does not change, that is established.
The date of the meeting is fixed for March 15.
La date de la réunion est fixée au 15 mars.
That is attached in such a way as not to move.
The panels were firmly fixed to the wall.
Les panneaux étaient fixés solidement au mur.
That has been determined in advance.
We have a fixed price for this item.
Nous avons un prix fixé pour cet article.

Etymology

From the verb 'fixer', from the Latin 'fixare' meaning 'to make fixed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fixed in time
Which is unchanging or stopped at a given moment.
fixée dans le temps
fixed to the ground
Which is firmly anchored to the ground.
fixée au sol

Related Words

fixer
To determine, establish.
fixer
fixity
Character of what is fixed.
fixité

Slang Meanings

In an informal context, can refer to a person whose situation is stable.
He has been in a relationship for a long time, he is well fixed.
Il est en couple depuis longtemps, il est bien fixé.
State of someone who has well-established habits.
She is fixed on her schedule, nothing makes her move.
Elle est fixée sur son emploi du temps, rien ne l'en fait bouger.