Where did the french word ferme-la come from?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

"Ferme-la" means "shut up". Ferme is the imperative form of the verb "fermer", to shut. "La" is the feminine article, standing there for "it" (the mouth). On the whole, this is a rather direct expression, and not one you would use with your boss.

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