Fie (en. Fie)

/fi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

interjection

Formula to show that something is shameful.

Fie, what indignity!

Fie, quelle indignité !

Expression used to express contempt or disapproval.

Fie! I can't believe he said that.

Fie ! Je ne peux pas croire qu'il ait dit cela.

From Old French 'fí', expressing disdain.

fie on you!

expression of disapproval towards someone.

fie sur toi !

fie on your word!

indicates that one does not believe what is being said.

fie à ta parole !

contempt

Feeling of disdain towards someone or something.

mépris

shame

Feeling of guilt or dishonor.

honte

indignation

Feeling of anger at a situation perceived as unfair.

indignation

Expression used to react to something scandalous.

Fie, you really dared to do that!

Fie, t'as vraiment osé faire ça !

Used to downplay a mistake.

Oh, fie, it's not the end of the world!

Oh, fie, ce n'est pas la fin du monde!