ferme

adjective
  1. In ballet, 'ferme' refers to a position where the legs are closed or brought together. adjective
    The dancer executed a perfect pirouette ending in a ferme position.
    During the routine, she transitioned smoothly from an open to a ferme stance.
  2. In French, 'ferme' means 'farm' and can be used in English contexts when referring to a farm in a French-speaking region. noun
    We visited a charming ferme in the French countryside.
    The produce at the local market comes directly from a nearby ferme.