French Word · Intermediate
affermir
to firm up
Pronunciation: /a.fɛʁ.miʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to firm up".
Example
Il se disait ces choses pour s'affermir davantage.
He was saying these things to give himself firmness.
Practice tips
- Practice affermir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.