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How do you say "closed" in French?
fermé
In French, "closed" is fermé.
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Pronunciation
Say 'fer-MAY' with two syllables and stress on the second.
Grammar notes
Fermé is masculine, fermée is feminine. Plurals are fermés and fermées. It's the past participle of fermer, to close.
Example sentence
Le magasin est fermé.
The shop is closed.
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How to remember fermé
Fermé comes from fermer, which is to close. A closed door is a farmed-off or enclosed space.
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Questions about fermé
How do you say "closed" in French?
In French, "closed" is fermé. It is a noun.
How is fermé written in French?
fermé is written using the standard French script.
How is fermé used in a sentence?
Use fermé as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le magasin est fermé. (The shop is closed.).
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