Refermant (en. Closing)
ʁə.fɛʁ.mɑ̃
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Close again.
She was in the process of closing the door behind her.
Elle était en train de refermant la porte derrière elle.
To end a conversation or discussion.
He decided to close the topic once and for all.
Il a décidé de refermant le sujet une bonne fois pour toutes.
To compress or make something airtight.
It is important to close the lid to prevent leaks.
Il est important de refermant le couvercle pour éviter les fuites.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'refermer', which means to close again.
Common Phrases and Expressions
closing the door
Indicates the action of closing a door.
refermant la porte
closing a file
Means to finalize or conclude a file.
refermant un dossier
closing a discussion
Refers to stopping a conversation.
refermant une discussion
Related Words
closure
Action of closing.
fermeture
closing
Termination of an event.
clôture
sealing
Action of making something airtight.
scellage
Slang Meanings
Quick closure of a situation.
He made a 'closing' to the discussion by changing the subject.
Il a fait un 'refermant' à la discussion en changeant de sujet.
To quickly put an end to something.
She made a 'closing' to the meeting to leave earlier.
Elle a fait un 'refermant' à la réunion pour rentrer plus tôt.