foiré

Foiré is a French term that can be translated to "failed," "botched," or "messed up" in English. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a situation that has gone wrong or an attempt that has not been successful. The word can apply to a wide range of circumstances, from a simple mistake in a recipe to a major project that collapses.

The etymology of foiré traces back to the verb "foirer," meaning to fail or to go awry. This verb itself is thought to have origins in older French terms related to falling or stumbling. Over time, foiré evolved into a versatile adjective used to express disappointment or a negative outcome.

In practice, "c'est foiré" is a frequent expression signifying that something has not worked out as planned. For example, one might say "Mon gâteau est foiré" if their cake turned out poorly. Similarly, a business venture that collapses could be described as "une affaire foirée." The term carries a sense of something being irrevocably flawed or completely unsuccessful. It is a colloquial and widely understood term within the French language.