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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesferme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛʁm
"Elle tient la corde ferme pour éviter qu'elle ne glisse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a strong, steady, or unwavering manner.
"She held the rope firmly to prevent it from slipping." - 2
With determination or resoluteness.
"He firmly believes in the importance of education."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'firmly' originates from the Middle English 'ferme', derived from the Old French 'ferme', which in turn comes from the Latin 'firmus', meaning strong or stable. Over time, the meaning has evolved to emphasize a sense of steadfastness and assurance in actions or beliefs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Firmly" is said worldwide
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ferme
Transliteration: fɛʁm
"Elle tient la corde ferme pour éviter qu'elle ne glisse."
fest
Transliteration: fɛst
"Sie hält das Seil fest, um zu verhindern, dass es rutscht."
saldamente
Transliteration: saldaˈmente
"Tiene la corda saldamente per evitare che scivoli."
firmemente
Transliteration: fiɾˈmemente
"Ella sostiene la cuerda firmemente para evitar que se deslice."
firmemente
Transliteration: fiʁˈmẽtʃi
"Ela segura a corda firmemente para evitar que escorregue."
मजबूती से
Transliteration: majbooti se
"वह रस्सी को मजबूती से पकड़े हुए है ताकि वह फिसले नहीं।"
牢牢地
Transliteration: láoláo de
"她牢牢地握住绳子，以防它滑落。"
단단히
Transliteration: dandanhi
"그녀는 로프를 단단히 잡고 있어 미끄러지지 않게 한다."
しっかりと
Transliteration: shikkari to
"彼女はロープをしっかりと持っていて、滑らないようにしています。"
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