fiche

card, slip

noun FEESH Rare

Also means

plug (electrical)

Usage Note

Fiche has two common meanings: an index card or form (remplir une fiche = to fill out a form) and an electrical plug or pin (fiche électrique). In schools, une fiche is a worksheet or handout. The informal se ficher de means 'not to care about', as in je m'en fiche ('I don't care').

Examples

"Remplis cette fiche avec tes coordonnées."

Natural Translation

Fill in this form with your contact details.

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