French Conversation · Level 101
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French word
fermeture
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁmətyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounclosure
Example
La fermeture de la route oblige un détour.
The road closure necessitates a detour.
More examples
La fermeture du magasin est prévue lundi.
The store's closing is scheduled for Monday.
Core concept
An open passage or facility reaches a shut state, so entry, passage, or service stops.
Common phrases
la fermeture du magasin
store closing
la fermeture temporaire
temporary closure
l'heure de fermeture
closing time
Similar words
barrière: A fence or gate set up to block or control passage.
blocage: A blockage caused by an object or person that stops movement or passage.
clôture: An enclosing structure or divider that restricts entry to and exit from a place.
Definition in French
Acte ou conséquence de fermer un lieu, un service ou un accès, entraînant la suspension ou la fin de son utilisation.
Word origin
The noun fermeture comes from French fermer plus -ure, a suffix used to form nouns from actions, while fermer traces back to Latin firmare.
Usage tips
- On signs, fermé is the usual adjective for a place that is not open, while fermeture names the closing or closure itself.