How do you say "close" in French?

In French, "close" is fermer. It is a verb.

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fermer is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "close" in French?

In French, "close" is fermer. It is a verb. The word is spelled fermer and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is fermer masculine or feminine?

fermer is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In French, verbs conjugate by person and tense.

How is fermer used in a sentence?

Use fermer as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how fermer fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the French language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.