French Conversation · Level 119
60 words
French word
fiche
Pronunciation
IPA/fiʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounform
Example
J'ai rempli la fiche.
I filled out the form.
More examples
Merci de remplir la fiche d'inscription.
Please fill out the registration form.
Core concept
A compact information form whose printed headings guide short entries about a person, thing, or task.
Common phrases
fiche d'inscription
registration form
fiche de paie
payslip
Similar words
formulaire: A document with fields to complete for an application or administrative procedure.
questionnaire: A sheet of questions used to gather opinions or information.
feuille: A single sheet of paper used for brief written notes.
Definition in French
Petit document, souvent préimprimé et structuré en rubriques, destiné à recueillir ou contenir des informations brèves sur une personne, un objet ou une opération.
Word origin
The noun developed from Old French fiche, related to ficher and ultimately to Latin figere, 'to fix', as a marked or placed reference slip.
Usage tips
- Fiche often appears in compounds such as fiche de renseignements and fiche de paie, with de linking the type of information or document.