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    Refermait (en. Closed)

    /ʁə.fɛʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of closing something that was open.
    He was gently closing the door behind him.
    Il refermait la porte doucement derrière lui.
    To end a discussion or transaction.
    After hearing both sides, he closed the topic.
    Après avoir entendu les deux parties, il refermait le sujet.
    To return to a state of closure.
    She was closing the book after reading it.
    Elle refermait le livre après l'avoir lu.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'fermer' with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close a door
    Action of closing a door after it has been opened.
    refermer une porte
    to close a book
    Action of closing a book after reading.
    refermer un livre
    to close a file
    Action of closing an administrative or school file.
    refermer un dossier

    Related Words

    to close
    Action of making something inaccessible.
    fermer
    to conclude
    To end a conversation or an event.
    clore
    leaves
    Part of a door or window that closes.
    battant

    Slang Meanings

    To close something quickly.
    He hastily closed the drawer as if something had fallen.
    Il a refermé le tiroir à la hâte comme si quelque chose était tombé.
    To dismiss a situation or topic.
    Stop coming back to that topic; you always close it.
    Arrête de revenir sur ce sujet, tu le refermes toujours.