Refermée (en. Closed)

ʁefɛʁme

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been closed once again.
The closed door prevented the wind from entering.
La porte refermée a empêché le vent d'entrer.
Which is closed again.
She closed the book after finishing the chapter.
Elle a refermé le livre après avoir fini le chapitre.
Referring to a space that has been made inaccessible.
The entrance to the cellar has been closed for safety reasons.
L'entrée de la cave a été refermée pour des raisons de sécurité.

Etymology

From 'refermer', composed of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'fermer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to close a chapter
To put an end to a period of life or a discussion topic.
refermer un chapitre
to close the doors
To put an end to a situation or a relationship.
refermer les portes

Related Words

close
To make inaccessible by placing something over an opening.
fermer
conclude
To put an end to something, such as a meeting or a speech.
clore

Slang Meanings

By closing a delicate situation.
He closed the file in no time.
Il a refermé le dossier en un rien de temps.
To quickly end a conversation.
She closed the topic without going into details.
Elle a refermé le sujet sans entrer dans les détails.