fixed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est solidement établi ou attaché, qui ne peut pas être changé ou modifié.

Describes something that is securely placed or attached, not subject to change or alteration.

1. Not changing or movableA2formal

   Attached or fastened securely so that it cannot move or be changed.

   fixe (non changeant ou immobile)

   • The shelf is fixed to the wall with screws.
   • The meeting has a fixed time of 10 AM.
   • The price is fixed and cannot be negotiated.

   Synonymesattachedfastenedimmovablerigidrootedsecurestablestationarystiff

   Antonymeschangeabledetachedflexibleloosemovablemutableunfixedvariable

2. Repaired or correctedA2informal

   Something that has been repaired or made functional again.

   réparé, corrigé

   • The mechanic fixed my car's engine.
   • She fixed the broken chair with glue.
   • The plumber fixed the leaking pipe.

   Synonymescorrectedpatchedrectified

3. Determined or setB1formal

   Firmly decided or established; not subject to change.

   fixé, établi

   • He has a fixed routine every morning.
   • The company has a fixed policy on refunds.
   • Her gaze was fixed on the horizon.

   Synonymescertaindefinitedeterminedestablishedfirmresolvedsetsettled

   Antonymeschangeablemutableunfixedunsettledvariable

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réparer, corriger ou remettre quelque chose dans un état stable ou correct, ou encore de fixer solidement.

A verb used to indicate the act of repairing, mending, or making something stable or correct.

1. RepairA2formal

   To restore something to a good or working condition.

   réparer

   • He fixed the broken chair with some glue.
   • The mechanic fixed my car's engine.
   • She fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

   Synonymesmendpatchreconditionrectifyremedyrepairrestoreservice

   Antonymesbreakdamagedestroyruinwreck

2. Set or decideB1formal

   To make something stable, definite, or unchanging.

   fixer, déterminer

   • They fixed the date for the wedding.
   • We need to fix a time for the meeting.
   • The price was fixed at $50.

   Synonymesarrangeassigndecidedefinedetermineestablishsetsettlespecify

   Antonymesalterchangemodifyshiftvary

3. Prepare food or drinkA2informal

   To make or prepare something to eat or drink.

   Préparer (à manger ou à boire)

   • I'll fix you a cup of coffee.
   • She fixed dinner for the family.
   • He fixed a quick sandwich for lunch.

   Synonymesbrewconcoctcookmakemixprepareput togetherwhip up

4. Manipulate or rigB2informal

   To influence or arrange something in a dishonest way.

   manipuler, truquer

   • The election was fixed by the corrupt officials.
   • He tried to fix the game by bribing the referee.
   • The results were fixed to favor the home team.

   Synonymescontrivedoctorengineerfiddlemanipulateorchestraterigset upstagetamper

Variantes phrasalfix up