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fixer

/ˈfɪksə/

/ˈfɪksər/

fixernoun

fixers

/ˈfɪksə/

/ˈfɪksər/

Translations

réparateurPersonne qui répare ou remet en état.

The fixer came to repair the broken heater.

Le réparateur est venu réparer le chauffage en panne.

fixeurPersonne qui règle des affaires ou sert d’intermédiaire, souvent dans un contexte douteux ou opaque.

The fixer arranged the deal behind closed doors.

Le fixeur a arrangé l’affaire à huis clos.

fixateurEn photographie et en chimie photographique.

The photographer poured the fixer into the tray.

Le photographe a versé le fixateur dans le bac.

Definitions

A person who makes arrangements for other people, especially of an illicit or devious kind.

The fixer was known for his ability to smooth over any legal issues that arose for the company.

A person who repairs or mends things.

The fixer in the neighborhood was always busy, fixing everything from broken appliances to leaky faucets.

A chemical substance used to fix a photographic image.

After developing the film, the photographer used a fixer to ensure the images were permanent.

Synonyms

fixeradjective

/ˈfɪksə/

/ˈfɪksər/

Attributive use before another noun, e.g. "fixer solution", "fixer crew".

Translations

fixateurEmploi technique, notamment en photographie et en chimie.

The lab stored several fixer chemicals in separate cabinets.

Le laboratoire a rangé plusieurs produits fixateurs dans des armoires séparées.

Definitions

Used attributively to denote something that fixes, repairs, or stabilises another thing.

The lab stored several fixer chemicals in separate cabinets.