Le matelas était trop ferme pour mon mal de dos.
English: The mattress was too firm for my sore back.
ferme /fˈɛʁm/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "firm".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- firm
- Translation
- ferme
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | ferme |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- ferme + noun / It is ferme
- Examples
- Le matelas était trop ferme pour mon mal de dos.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Elle a des opinions fermes sur la façon d'élever les enfants.
English: She has firm opinions about how children should be raised.
Sa poignée de main était ferme mais étonnamment douce et chaleureuse.
English: His handshake was firm but surprisingly gentle and warm.
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