🇫🇷 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 the last sliver of hallway light disappears.

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.

Examples

  • Je ferme la porte.

    I close the door.

  • Tu fermes la fenêtre.

    You close the window.

  • Il ferme son ordinateur.

    He closes his computer.

Quick check

What does "fermer" mean?

  • A. to close
  • B. to play
  • C. to open
  • D. to wait

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