Fermer
/ˈfɜːrmər/noun
A French verb meaning to close or shut.
Did you know?Fermer ultimately comes from Latin *firmare* meaning “to make firm,” the same root behind English words tied to strength, stability, and certainty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dher-
“to hold firm, support, keep steady”
Latin
Latin
firmus
“firm, strong, steadfast”
Latin
Latin
firmāre
“to make firm, strengthen, secure”
Late Latin
LL
firmāre
“to fasten, close securely”
Old French
OF
fermer
“to close, shut, secure”
Modern French
French
fermer
“to close or shut”