Fi (en. Fi)

[fi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Expresses dissatisfaction or reproach.
Fi! What bad behavior!
Fi ! Quel mauvais comportement !
Used to express disdain or contempt.
Fi! How can you say that?
Fi ! Comment peux-tu dire cela ?
Marks disapproval.
Fi, he forgot his appointment again.
Fi, il a encore oublié son rendez-vous.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fi', used to express contempt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fi then!
Expression of surprise or indignation.
fi donc !
Fi about you!
A way to disapprove of someone's action.
fi de toi !

Related Words

dissatisfaction
State of being dissatisfied or disappointed.
mécontentement
disapproval
Action of disapproving something.
désapprobation
reproach
Action of criticizing or disapproving.
reproche

Slang Meanings

An exclamation to express contempt.
When he did that, I just said: fi!
Quand il a fait ça, j'ai juste dit : fi !
Used to mark an ironically pleasant surprise.
Fi, you finally came!
Fi, tu es venu enfin !