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firm

UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/

Translations

firmnoun
firms
pl
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
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.
cabinetsurtout pour un groupe professionnel
The architectural firm won an award for its new design.
Le cabinet d'architecture a remporté un prix pour son nouveau projet.
Additional translations
firmeregistre économique
bandeargot britannique, groupe de supporters violents
Synonyms
company
business
corporation
enterprise
establishment
organization
firmness
firmverb
firmed
Past Simple
firmed
Past Participle
firming
Gerund
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
raffermirrendre plus ferme ou plus solide
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.
raffermirsouvent pronominal pour un marché ou des cours
Share prices firmed in late afternoon trading.
Les cours des actions se sont raffermis en fin d'après-midi.
Synonyms
strengthen
secure
stabilize
consolidate
tighten
set
fix
solidify
firmadjective
firmer
Comp.
firmest
Super.
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/
fermepour un matelas ou une surface qui offre un bon soutien
The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for her back.
Le matelas était ferme et offrait un excellent soutien à son dos.
résolupour une personne ou une décision
He was firm in his decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Il était résolu à poursuivre une carrière en médecine.
fermeau sens de tenir bien en place
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.
fermepour une attitude, une poignée de main ou un comportement assuré
She gave a firm handshake, indicating her confidence.
Elle a donné une poignée de main ferme, signe de confiance.
fermepour les cours, les prix ou le marché
Share prices remained firm throughout the morning session.
Les cours des actions sont restés fermes pendant toute la séance du matin.
fermepour la chair ou les muscles
Regular exercise kept her arms firm and well-toned.
Une activité physique régulière gardait ses bras fermes et bien toniques.
Additional translations
solidepour une structure ou un objet robuste
Synonyms
solid
sturdy
strong
resolute
unwavering
steadfast
rigid
secure
Antonyms
soft
weak
loose
firmadverb
Used (chiefly informally) to mean "securely or steadfastly", e.g., "hold firm".
Despite mounting pressure, the committee stood firm on its decision.
Malgré la pression croissante, le comité est resté fermement attaché à sa décision.

Definitions

firmnoun
A business organization, such as a corporation or partnership, that sells goods or services.
The law firm specializes in corporate law and has clients all over the country.
A group of people who work together for a common purpose, often in a professional context.
The architectural firm won an award for their innovative building designs.
(British slang) A gang of football supporters, especially one notorious for hooliganism.
Police were on alert for clashes between rival firms after the derby match.
firmverb
To make something physically solid or stable.
She firmed the soil around the base of the plant to ensure it was secure.
To strengthen or solidify a position or situation.
The company firmed its market position by acquiring a smaller competitor.
To become steady, solid, or less likely to decline.
Share prices firmed in late afternoon trading.
firmadjective
Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for her back.
Strongly felt and unlikely to change; resolute.
He was firm in his decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Securely fixed in place; not likely to move or be displaced.
The tent was held firm by the stakes driven deep into the ground.
Having a steady, unwavering quality or character.
She gave a firm handshake, indicating her confidence.
Of a price, market, or currency: steady or rising and unlikely to decline.
Share prices remained firm throughout the morning session.
(of flesh or muscles) Not soft or flabby; taut and strong to the touch.
Regular exercise kept her arms firm and well-toned.
firmadverb
In a secure, steady, or resolute manner; steadfastly.
Despite mounting pressure, the committee stood firm on its decision.
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