fixer

Definitions of fixer
  1. verb
    put (something somewhere) firmly
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    mettre, mettre en place, placer, poser
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  2. verb
    set or place definitely
    synonyms: régler, établir
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    constituer
    set up or lay the groundwork for
  3. verb
    decide upon or fix definitely
    synonyms: arranger, déterminer, mettre en ordre, spécifier
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    définir
    give a definition for the meaning of a word
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    choisir
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
  4. verb
    make fixed, stable or stationary
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    attacher
    cause to be attached
  5. verb
    kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
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    se préparer
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  6. verb
    issue an order
    synonyms: décréter
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    décréter, imposer
    issue a decree
  7. verb
    fix conclusively or authoritatively
    synonyms: déterminer
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    identifier, reconnaître, situer
    recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
    dater
    assign a date to; determine the (probable) date of
    estimer, évaluer
    fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
    estimer, évaluer
    set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
    fixer un prix, mettre un prix
    determine the price of
    différencier, distinguer, séparer
    mark as different
    surestimer
    assign too high a value to
    sous-estimer
    assign too low a value to
  8. verb
    attract and fix
    synonyms: arrêter, attirer
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    attirer, tirer
    direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
  9. verb
    establish or impress firmly in the mind
    synonyms: graver
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    agir sur, influencer
    have and exert influence or effect
  10. verb
    look at with fixed eyes
    synonyms: avoir le regard fixé, regarder fixement
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    regarder
    perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
  11. verb
    cause to be firmly attached
    synonyms: attacher
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    détacher
    cause to become undone
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    lier, sangler
    secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
    attacher, lier
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    bander
    wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
    ancrer, mouiller, mouiller l'ancre
    secure a vessel with an anchor
    ancrer
    fix firmly and stably
    coudre
    fasten by sewing; do needlework
    fermer à clef, fermer à clé
    fasten with a lock
    enfermer
    secure by locking
    fermer la fermeture à glissière
    close with a zipper
    clouer
    fasten with tacks
    enfiler, munir de cordes
    string together; tie or fasten with a string
    agrafer
    secure or fasten with a staple or staples
    accrocher, pendre
    cause to be hanging or suspended
    monter une porte
    place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
    déposer, remettre
    put, fix, force, or implant
    attacher avec du fil de fer
    fasten with wire
    faire un noeud
    finish the last row
    nouer
    tie or fasten into a knot
    attacher, lier
    bind with a rope, chain, or cord
    bander, relier
    bind or tie together, as with a band
    froncer, plisser
    draw together into folds or puckers
    faufiler
    sew together loosely, with large stitches
    accrocher, pendre, suspendre
    hang freely
    lacer
    draw through eyes or holes
    type of:
    attacher
    cause to be attached
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