fermer
French → English
verb//fɛʁ.me//
(physical) To close: to move a door, window, or lid to cover an opening; shut
Veuillez fermer la porte derrière vous en sortant de la salle.
(English) Please close the door behind you when leaving the room.
Le magasin va fermer ses portes à dix-huit heures précises.
(English) The store will close its doors at exactly six PM.
verb//fɛʁ.me//
(utility) To shut off: to stop the flow of water, gas, or electricity; turn off
N'oubliez pas de fermer le robinet pour ne pas gaspiller l'eau.
(English) Don't forget to shut off the tap so as not to waste water.
Il faut fermer la lumière quand on quitte une pièce vide.
(English) You must turn off the light when leaving an empty room.
Entry ID: fr:en:fermer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary