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