Fournichon (en. Furniture)
/fuʁniʃɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An individual considered insignificant or unrespected.
He is nothing more than a fournichon in this matter.
Il n'est rien de plus qu'un fournichon dans cette affaire.
A man who behaves in a ridiculous manner.
He thinks he is a great man, but he is just a fournichon.
Il se prend pour un grand homme, mais c'est juste un fournichon.
A petty crook or dishonest individual.
Be careful of him, he’s a real fournichon.
Faites attention à lui, c'est un vrai fournichon.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, could derive from Old French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a fournichon
To be considered unserious or ridiculous.
être un fournichon
to act like a fournichon
To behave in a ridiculous or clumsy manner.
faire le fournichon
Related Words
supply
Act of providing or what is provided.
fourniture
provided
Delivered or given.
fourni
Slang Meanings
A person who doesn’t know what they are doing.
Don't be a fournichon, be careful with your decisions.
Ne sois pas un fournichon, fais attention à tes décisions.
A worthless comic man.
Look at that fournichon, he thinks he can dance.
Regarde ce fournichon, il croit qu'il peut danser.