Fouché (en. Crazy)

/fuʃe/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Which is tainted by a defect in form or substance.
The contract was fouché, and therefore invalid.
Le contrat était fouché, et donc invalide.
Which has been suspended or has not been completed.
His project is fouché for the moment.
Son projet est fouché pour le moment.

Etymology

Probable derivation from the verb 'foucer', which means 'to hinder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a fouché file
a file that is in an incomplete or problematic state.
un dossier fouché
fouched project
a project that did not come to fruition.
projet fouché
fouched case
a situation that has encountered legal obstacles.
cas fouché

Related Words

crazy
who is mentally disturbed.
fou
to whip
to beat with a whip.
fouetter
mess
disorder or confusion.
fouillis

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
He is fouché with all these problems.
Il est fouché avec tous ces problèmes.
To have missed something.
This plan is totally fouché.
Ce plan est totalement fouché.