fermement — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- securely adv In a way that is safe or firmly fixed; without risk of harm or failure.
- squarely adv Directly and firmly, without ambiguity.
- tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
- tightly adv In a firm, close, or secure manner.
Senses
fermement is used for these senses in English:
- fast In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].
- securely (manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger.
- squarely (also, figurative) Firmly and solidly.
- tight Firmly, so as not to come loose easily.
- tightly In a tight manner.
fast — full definition
- adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
- adv Quickly, or with great speed.
- verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
- noun A period of abstaining from food.