French word

firme

Pronunciation

IPA/fiʁm/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompany

Example

La firme a décidé d'ouvrir un nouveau bureau.

The company decided to open a new office.

Illustration for firme (company)

More examples

Nous travaillons avec la firme concurrente.

We work with the competing firm.

Core concept

A substantial business organization operating under one name across commercial or industrial activities.

Common phrases

  • travailler pour une firme

    work for a firm

  • la firme concurrente

    the competing firm

Similar words

entreprise: A company or organization that produces or sells goods or services.
société: A legally established company or corporate entity.
compagnie: A commercial company or organization, such as an airline.

Definition in French

Entreprise ou société, souvent de grande taille, qui exerce des activités commerciales ou industrielles.

Word origin

French firme comes through English firm from Latin firmus, meaning stable or fixed, and developed into a term for an established business.

Usage tips

  • Firme is feminine, and it often suggests a large company in economic or formal writing, while entreprise is more neutral in everyday use.

Other meanings

  • corporationnoun

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