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    Hermétiquement (en. Hermetically)

    [ɛʁ.me.tik.mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a totally watertight manner.
    The jar was hermetically closed to preserve freshness.
    Le pot était fermé hermétiquement pour conserver la fraîcheur.
    In a way that does not allow air to pass through.
    The laboratory must be hermetically sealed.
    Le laboratoire doit être hermétiquement scellé.
    In strict terms, with no openings at all.
    The waste is stored hermetically to prevent leaks.
    Les déchets sont stockés hermétiquement pour éviter les fuites.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'hermetikos', which refers to Hermes, the god of thieves, evoking the idea of protection and secrecy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    closed hermetically
    completely closed with no openings.
    fermé hermétiquement
    sealed hermetically
    sealed to the point that there is no leakage.
    scellé hermétiquement
    protect hermetically
    ensure complete protection against any intrusion.
    protéger hermétiquement

    Related Words

    hermeticism
    The state of being closed or isolated to the point of being inaccessible.
    hermétisme
    hermetic
    That is not only airtight but also secret or incomprehensible.
    hermétique
    hermetize
    To make hermetic, to completely isolate.
    hermétiser

    Slang Meanings

    Closed to any discussion.
    This decision is taken hermetically, there is no way to discuss it.
    Cette décision est hermétiquement prise, il n'y a pas moyen d'en discuter.
    Imperturbable, unwavering.
    She is hermetically resolved not to change her mind.
    Elle est hermétiquement résolue à ne pas changer d'avis.