French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Closed" in French: fermé(e)
fermé(e)
Closed as an adjective in French is fermé (m) or fermée (f): le magasin est fermé, une porte fermée. C'est fermé means it's closed. The verb fermer means to close.
Too late
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How to pronounce fermé(e)
Say it
fehr-MAY
/fɛʁ.me/
Fermé: fehr-MAY. Fermée: fehr-MAY — same sound; spelling shows gender.
"Closed" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fermé / fermée | closed Shops, doors, tabs. | Shops, doors, tabs. |
| c'est fermé | it's closed Quick check. | Quick check. |
| fermeture | closing / closure Related noun. | Related noun. |
| jours de fermeture | closed days Shop signs. | Shop signs. |
How to use fermé(e) in real life
- 1Too late
La boutique est déjà fermée.
The shop is already closed.
Fermée with boutique.
- 2Office door
Le bureau est fermé pour la pause déjeuner.
The office is closed for lunch break.
Est fermé.
- 3App notice
Le site affiche « fermé aujourd'hui ».
The site shows “closed today.”
Fermé on a sign.
Mistakes English speakers make with fermé(e)
Incorrect: La porte est fermé.
Correct: La porte est fermée.
Porte is feminine: fermée.
Incorrect: C'est closed.
Correct: C'est fermé.
Use fermé, not English closed.
Good to know
Fermé le lundi is classic for many restaurants. Annual fermeture pour congés appears in August in smaller towns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a shop
ChatPal
Zut, c'est fermé.
Darn — it's closed.
You
Oui, la porte est fermée à clé.
Yes — the door is locked closed.
ChatPal
On revient demain s'il n'est plus fermé.
We'll come back tomorrow if it's no longer closed.
You
Je note les horaires.
I'll note the hours.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Closed" in French
How do you say closed in French?
Fermé / fermée.
Fermé or fermer?
Fermé is the adjective; fermer is the verb to close.
How do you say it's closed?
C'est fermé.
How do you pronounce fermé?
fehr-MAY.
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