fichu
What does fichu mean? fichu is a French mild that translates to “ruined, damn, done for” in English.
Literal Translation
done for (euphemism for foutu)
Meaning & Usage
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"ruined, damn, done for"
The polite cousin of 'foutu.' It means exactly the same thing — done for, ruined, or used as a mild intensifier — but without the sexual etymology. It's what you say when you want to express 'foutu' energy in front of your grandmother or your boss.
Examples in the Wild
'C'est fichu' — it's ruined. 'Ce fichu téléphone' — this darn phone. 'Elle est mal fichue' — she's under the weather.