Fermé
Example: Le magasin est fermé pendant les jours fériés officiels.
Definition
"Fermé" refers to a state of being closed or not open, especially regarding places like shops or buildings. For example, when a store is not accessible to the public, it is described as "fermé".
Etymology
The word "fermé" comes from the French verb "fermer," meaning to close. It traces back to the Latin word "firmare," which means to make firm or secure. Did you know that "fermé" literally implies something made firm or shut tightly?
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"Fermé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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