Also means
steadfastly
Usage Note
Fermement indicates a firm, resolute manner and can modify both physical actions (tenir fermement) and positions or beliefs (croire fermement). It is the adverbial form of ferme (firm). Unlike durement (harshly), it implies controlled strength rather than severity.
Examples
"Il tenait fermement la main de son enfant."
Natural Translation
He was holding his child's hand firmly.
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