How to Say ‘Close the door.’ in French
Fermez la porte.
fair-may lah port
[fair-may lah port]
💬 Usage Tip: Direct commands can often be softened with polite qualifiers.
🇫🇷 In France: Keeping doors closed is often both practical and polite in French settings.
Phrase Breakdown
Fermez
[fair-may]
Close
Shut something, especially a door.
Fermez la fenêtre, s'il vous plaît.
Close the window, please.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article preceding a noun.
La porte est ouverte.
The door is open.
porte
[port]
door
A movable barrier used to open and close an entrance.
La porte est lourde.
The door is heavy.
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