🇫🇷 How to say

“to close” in French

fermer
Illustration of "to close" in a French cultural setting
A person gently pulls a wooden door shut, turning the brass knob until it clicks into place. The room grows quieter as t…

Usage note

Fermer is a regular -er verb used for closing physical objects like doors, windows, or books. It’s the opposite of ouvrir (to open) and is used in many everyday situations.

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