French Conversation · Level 64
75 words
French word
ficher
Pronunciation
IPA/fiʃe/
Meaning
- verbrecord
Example
J'ai fiché son nom dans le fichier.
I recorded his name in the file.
More examples
Le policier a fiché le suspect dans la base de données.
The police officer put the suspect on file in the database.
Core concept
A name or detail is pinned onto a card-like record, where it stays available for sorting or official follow-up.
Common phrases
ficher quelqu'un
put someone on file
ficher un nom
record a name
ficher un dossier
register a file
Similar words
enregistrer: Save data or information in a device or system for later retrieval.
saisir: Enter numbers or text into a computer or form as data.
noter: Write down something briefly so it is not forgotten.
inscrire: Enter a name or detail on an official list or registration form.
Definition in French
Inscrire des informations, parfois des données personnelles, dans un fichier, un registre ou un dossier, avec parfois une connotation administrative.
Word origin
The verb ficher derives from fiche, a record card, and is ultimately related to Latin figere, meaning 'to fix'.
Usage tips
- With a person as object, ficher often suggests putting that person on an official file or watch list, making it stronger than neutral enregistrer.