fèmen

See also: femen, Femen, and femën

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French fermer (“close, shut”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛmɛ̃/

Verb

fèmen

1. close, shut
   • Haitian Creole Bible, Jòb 7.7:

     Bondye o! Pa bliye, lavi m' tankou yon nwaj k'ap pase. Lè m'a fèmen je m', mwen p'ap janm kapab jwi lavi a ankò.

     Oh, God! Don't forget, my life is like a cloud that is passing. When I will close my eyes, I will never be able to enjoy life again.