fermer
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Mettre quelque chose dans un état où on ne peut plus l’ouvrir ou y entrer.
Word: fermer
Language: French
Meaning
Fermer is a French verb that means "to close" or "to shut." It is commonly used when referring to closing doors, windows, books, shops, or any object or place that can be closed.
Explanation and Usage
- It is a regular verb of the first group (ending in -er).
- It describes the action of making something not open, such as:
- "Fermer la porte" — to close the door
- "Fermer une fenêtre" — to close a window
- "Fermer un magasin" — to close a store (like closing business for the day)
- It can also be used metaphorically:
- "Fermer les yeux" — to close the eyes
- "Fermer une discussion" — to end or close a discussion
Parts of the verb (present tense, indicative)
| Person | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Je (I) | ferme |
| Tu (you) | fermes |
| Il/Elle (he/she) | ferme |
| Nous (we) | fermons |
| Vous (you) | fermez |
| Ils/Elles (they) | ferment |
Synonyms
- clore: to close, shut (especially in literary, formal usages)
- boucler: to lock up, to close up
- conclure: in some contexts means to conclude or close an agreement or discussion
Antonyms
- ouvrir: to open
Summary
| French | English |
|---|---|
| fermer (verb) | to close, to shut |
"Fermer" is a straightforward, useful verb expressing the action of closing something physically or metaphorically.
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Examples
Peux-tu fermer la porte, s'il te plaît ?verb
Could you close the door, please?
Marie va fermer la fenêtre.verb
Marie is going to close the window.
Il ferme le magasin à vingt heures.verb
He closes the store at eight o'clock.
Nous avons fermé les yeux un instant.verb
We closed our eyes for a moment.
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