foutu
What does foutu mean? foutu is a French moderate that translates to “screwed, done for, damned” in English.
Literal Translation
fucked (past participle of foutre)
Meaning & Usage
"screwed, done for, damned"
The past participle of 'foutre' that's become an adjective meaning either 'broken/doomed' or functioning as a mild intensifier like 'damn.' 'C'est foutu' means it's over, it's ruined. 'Ce foutu ordinateur' means this damn computer. It lives in the useful zone between proper swearing and mild frustration.
Examples in the Wild
'C'est foutu, on a perdu' — it's done, we lost. 'Ce foutu temps' — this damn weather. 'Il est mal foutu aujourd'hui' — he's feeling rough today.
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Mild enough for most social contexts but still technically vulgar. French parents use it in front of children without much guilt. It's the French equivalent of 'damn' in its ability to slot in front of any noun to express annoyance. 'Mal foutu' means poorly made or, applied to a person, feeling unwell.
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