closingnoun
closings
pl
Translations
conclusionSurtout pour la fin d’un discours, d’un événement ou d’un texte.
In the closing of his speech, he thanked everyone for their support.
Dans la conclusion de son discours, il a remercié tout le monde pour son soutien.
The closing of the ceremony was marked by a spectacular fireworks display.
La clôture de la cérémonie a été marquée par un spectaculaire feu d’artifice.
signatureDans le domaine immobilier, pour la finalisation officielle d’une vente.
The closing of the real estate deal took place at the lawyer's office.
La signature de la transaction immobilière a eu lieu au cabinet de l’avocat.
Additional translations
finPlus général, pour la fin d’un événement, d’une activité ou d’une présentation.
formule de politesseEn fin de lettre ou de courriel.
Definitions
The act of bringing something to an end or conclusion.
The closing of the ceremony was marked by a spectacular fireworks display.
The final part of a speech, event, or activity.
In the closing of his speech, he thanked everyone for their support.
The process of finalizing a business deal or transaction.
The closing of the real estate deal took place at the lawyer's office.
A meeting at which the final details of a sale, especially of real estate, are agreed upon and the sale is completed.
The closing was scheduled for next Tuesday, where all parties would sign the necessary documents.
A word or phrase used to end a letter, email, or other written communication.
She signed off with the closing "Best regards," before her name.
closingadjective
UK
/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/
US
/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
Translations
finalPour ce qui se trouve à la fin de quelque chose.
The closing remarks of the speech were particularly inspiring.
Les remarques finales du discours étaient particulièrement inspirantes.
Additional translations
de fermeturePour un dispositif ou un élément servant à fermer, sceller ou bloquer.
Definitions
Relating to the final part or end of something.
The closing remarks of the speech were particularly inspiring.
Designed or serving to shut, seal, or bring something together.
She adjusted the closing device on the gate to ensure it latched properly.
closeadverb
Definitions
At or to a short distance; nearby.
Come close and I'll tell you a secret.
With little or no space between; tightly.
She held the baby close.
closeverb

closing

ing-form

closed
Past Simple
closed
Past Participle
closing
ing-form
UK
/kləʊz/
US
/kloʊz/
Translations
fermerAu sens de fermer une ouverture.
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Veuillez fermer la porte quand vous quittez la pièce.
conclureAu sens de finaliser un accord ou une transaction.
They are hoping to close the deal by the end of the month.
Ils espèrent conclure l’accord d’ici la fin du mois.
cloreAu sens de mener à sa fin, terminer formellement.
The meeting will close at 5 PM.
La réunion se clôturera à 17 heures.
fermerAu sens d’arrêter une activité ou une entreprise.
The store will close for renovations next week.
Le magasin fermera pour travaux la semaine prochaine.
réduireAu sens de diminuer l’écart entre deux choses.
The runner managed to close the gap with the leader in the final lap.
Le coureur a réussi à réduire l’écart avec le leader dans le dernier tour.
Definitions
To move so as to cover an opening; shut.
Please close the door when you leave the room.
To bring or come to an end; conclude.
The meeting will close at 5 PM.
To cease operation or activity, typically temporarily or permanently.
The store will close for renovations next week.
To reduce the distance or gap between two things.
The runner managed to close the gap with the leader in the final lap.
To finalize a business deal or agreement.
They are hoping to close the deal by the end of the month.
closenoun
Definitions
The end or conclusion of something.
The close of the meeting was marked by a round of applause.
A narrow passageway or alley, especially in a city.
The old town was full of winding closes and hidden courtyards.
A residential street or area, typically a cul-de-sac.
They lived in a quiet close on the outskirts of the city.
The end of the daily trading session on a financial market, especially the final price at that time.
The company’s shares rallied sharply just before the close.
closeadjective
Definitions
Near in space or time.
The store is very close to my house.
Having a strong personal relationship.
They have been close friends since childhood.
Careful and thorough.
She gave the document a close examination.
Narrow or tight in terms of space or margin.
The race was a close finish.
Secretive or not willing to share information.
He is very close about his personal life.
Uncomfortably warm, humid, and lacking fresh air; stuffy.
It was so close in the cabin that everyone was sweating.
Not generous with money; stingy.
My uncle is very close with his money and rarely spends on anything unnecessary.