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firm
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/
firms
pl
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
Translations
The firm hired ten new employees last month.
L'entreprise a embauché dix nouveaux employés le mois dernier.
The firm announced its annual results yesterday.
La société a annoncé ses résultats annuels hier.
The architectural firm won an award for its new design.
Le cabinet d'architecture a remporté un prix pour son nouveau projet.
Additional translations
Definitions
The law firm specializes in corporate law and has clients all over the country.
The architectural firm won an award for their innovative building designs.
Police were on alert for clashes between rival firms after the derby match.
firmed
Past Simple
firmed
Past Participle
firming
ing-form
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
Translations
She firmed the soil around the base of the plant to ensure it was secure.
Elle a raffermi la terre autour du pied de la plante pour la stabiliser.
Share prices firmed in late afternoon trading.
Les cours des actions se sont raffermis en fin d'après-midi.
Definitions
She firmed the soil around the base of the plant to ensure it was secure.
The company firmed its market position by acquiring a smaller competitor.
Share prices firmed in late afternoon trading.
firmer
Comp.
firmest
Super.
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/
Translations
The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for her back.
Le matelas était ferme et offrait un excellent soutien à son dos.
He was firm in his decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Il était résolu à poursuivre une carrière en médecine.
The tent was held firm by the stakes driven deep into the ground.
La tente tenait ferme grâce aux piquets enfoncés profondément dans le sol.
She gave a firm handshake, indicating her confidence.
Elle a donné une poignée de main ferme, signe de confiance.
Share prices remained firm throughout the morning session.
Les cours des actions sont restés fermes pendant toute la séance du matin.
Regular exercise kept her arms firm and well-toned.
Une activité physique régulière gardait ses bras fermes et bien toniques.
Additional translations
Definitions
The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for her back.
He was firm in his decision to pursue a career in medicine.
The tent was held firm by the stakes driven deep into the ground.
She gave a firm handshake, indicating her confidence.
Share prices remained firm throughout the morning session.
Regular exercise kept her arms firm and well-toned.
Used (chiefly informally) to mean "securely or steadfastly", e.g., "hold firm".
Translations
Despite mounting pressure, the committee stood firm on its decision.
Malgré la pression croissante, le comité est resté fermement attaché à sa décision.
Definitions
Despite mounting pressure, the committee stood firm on its decision.