ferme

/fɛʁm/

nounfeminineSing

farm

farmhouse

On va acheter des œufs directement à la ferme.

We're going to buy eggs directly from the farm.

Synonyms:exploitation agricole

adjectiveSing

firm (not soft)

steady, resolute (of a person or position)

Le matelas est un peu trop ferme pour moi.

The mattress is a bit too firm for me.

Synonyms:dur, solide, rigide, résolu, détérminé

verbIND, IMPG1PrésentSing1p, 3p (IND)2p (IMP)

to close

to shut

Je ferme la porte avant de partir.

I close the door before leaving.

Synonyms:clore, refermer

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Ferme is versatile.

As a verb from "fermer" (to close, to shut),

As a feminine noun (la ferme), it means "the farm",

As an adjective, it means "firm" or "strong" (e.g., une décision ferme).

As a verb: "Ferme la porte s'il te plaît." (Close the door please.)

As an adjective: "Il a un ton très ferme." (He has a very firm tone.)

As a noun: "Nous allons à la ferme." (We are going to the farm.)

The main trap is distinguishing its multiple grammatical functions.

Pay close attention to the article (la ferme), agreement (une décision ferme), or pronoun preceding it (je ferme, il ferme).

Context is crucial!

Je ferme

Tu fermes

Il/elle/on ferme

Nous fermons

Vous fermez

Ils/elles ferment