Fiche (en. Form)
/fiʃ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A document, often in card form, that contains information.
I added a sheet on plants to my collection.
J'ai ajouté une fiche sur les plantes à ma collection.
A card or form used to record data.
This registration form is necessary to participate in the contest.
Cette fiche d'inscription est nécessaire pour participer au concours.
A record or note regarding a person or topic.
He has a file on each student in his binder.
Il a une fiche sur chaque élève dans son classeur.
Etymology
From the Latin 'figura', meaning shape or structure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pay slip
Document that details an employee's salary and deductions.
fiche de paie
technical sheet
Document that describes the specifications of a product or process.
fiche technique
reading guide
Summary and analysis of a book or text.
fiche de lecture
Related Words
identity card
Document containing basic information about a person (identity, characteristics).
fiche signalétique
evaluation sheet
Document used to assess performance or skills.
fiche d'évaluation
synthetic sheet
Summary that condenses essential information about a topic.
fiche synthétique
Slang Meanings
Business card
He left his card in the lobby.
Il a laissé sa fiche dans le hall.
Quick note
I took a sheet with the important information.
J'ai pris une fiche avec les infos importantes.