French Expression · Intermediate
fermer à clef
to lock
Pronunciation: /fɛʁ.me a kle/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to lock".
Example
J'espère que tu as bien pensé à fermer la porte à clef en partant.
I hope you remembered to lock the door when you left.
Practice tips
- Practice fermer à clef 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.