firme — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adamant adj Refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
- assertive adj Confident and direct in stating opinions or defending one's interests, without being aggressive.
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- firm noun A business, especially one run as a partnership, such as a law or accounting practice.
- steadfast adj Firm and unwavering in loyalty, belief, or purpose.
- stiff adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
- sturdy adj Strongly built and unlikely to break or give way.
- unwavering adjective Steady and not shaken; firm and resolute.
Senses
firme is used for these senses in English:
- adamant (said of people and their conviction) Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.
- assertive Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
- fast (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
- steadfast Fixed or unchanging; steady.
- stiff (of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
- stiff (of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
- sturdy Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
- unwavering Always on course and steady.
adamant — full definition
- adj Refusing to change one's mind or position; firmly determined.
- noun A legendary stone or mineral once believed to be unbreakable, historically linked to diamond or lodestone.