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• Décrit quelque chose de solide, stable ou non mou ; également utilisé pour une décision ou une conviction forte et inébranlable.

Describes something that is solid, stable, or not soft; also used to describe a decision or belief that is strong and unyielding.

1. Solid or hardA2formal

   Having a solid, unyielding surface or structure; not soft or yielding.

   Ferme, solide

   • The mattress is firm and supportive.
   • She prefers a firm handshake.
   • The ground was firm enough to walk on after the rain.

   Synonymescompactdensehardhardenedimmovableinflexiblerigidsetsolidstiffsturdytoughunyielding

   Antonymesflaccidlimpsoftspongyyielding

2. Strongly fixed or stableB1formal

   Securely in position; not likely to move or change.

   ferme, stable

   • Make sure the shelf is firm against the wall.
   • The company has a firm foothold in the market.
   • He held a firm grip on the rope.

   Synonymesfastfixedimmovablesecuresolidstablesteady

   Antonymesflimsyinsecureloosemovableshakyunfixedunstablewobbly

3. Determined or resoluteB1formal

   Showing strength of character, purpose, or conviction; not easily influenced.

   ferme (au sens de résolu)

   • She was firm in her decision to resign.
   • The teacher gave a firm warning about the deadline.
   • He remained firm despite the pressure to change his mind.

   Synonymesadamantdetermineddoggedresolutesteadfasttenaciousuncompromisingunflinchingunwavering

   Antonymesindecisiveirresolutevacillatingwaveringweak

• Adverbe signifiant « fermement » ou « solidement ». Il décrit une action faite avec force, stabilité ou détermination. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ly.

An adverb meaning "in a firm manner" or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with strength, stability, or determination. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a firm mannerB2formal

   In a way that is steady, strong, or unyielding.

   fermement

   • She held the rope firm while he climbed.
   • He stood firm against the pressure to change his decision.
   • The government must act firm to enforce the new regulations.

   Synonymesfirmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadfastlysturdilytightly

   Antonymeshesitantlylooselyunsteadilyweakly

• Nom désignant une entreprise, une société ou un partenariat commercial, en particulier un cabinet fournissant des services professionnels.

A noun referring to a business organization, company, or partnership, especially one providing professional services.

1. Business companyB1formal

   A business or company, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people.

   Entreprise (société commerciale)

   • She works for a law firm in the city.
   • The accounting firm audited our financial statements.
   • He started his own consulting firm last year.

   Synonymesagencybusinesscompanyconcerncorporationenterprisehousepartnership

2. B2formalbritish

   A group of doctors working together in a medical practice.

   Cabinet médical de groupe

   • The medical firm has three specialists on staff.
   • She is a partner in a dental firm.
   • The firm of surgeons performed the operation.

   Synonymesclinicgroup practicemedical practicepracticesurgery

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose ferme, stable ou fiable, ainsi que pour finaliser un accord ou une entente de manière définitive.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something solid, stable, or secure, or to finalize an arrangement or agreement.

1. Make solid or stableB2formal

   To make something solid, stable, or secure.

   affermir

   • He firmed the soil around the plant with his hands.
   • The carpenter firmed the joints with extra glue.
   • She firmed the tent pegs into the ground.

   Synonymesconsolidatehardensecuresolidifystrengthentighten

   Antonymesdestabilizeloosensoftenunsettleweaken

2. Strengthen or confirmB2formal

   To make an arrangement, decision, or agreement more definite or secure.

   Confirmer, consolider

   • We need to firm up the details of the contract.
   • The company firmed its commitment to the project.
   • He firmed his grip on the rope.

   Synonymescementconfirmestablishhardensecuresettlesolidifystrengthen

   Antonymesundermineweaken

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