Cadet Roussel (an old song).
(Thieves’ and police) Ficelle, chain or strap. (Police) Pousser de la ——, to watch a thief; to give him a “roasting.” (Sporting) Un cheval ——, a horse of very slender build.
Ficellier, m. (popular), a tricky person who lives by his wits, “an artful dodger.”
Fichaise, f. (general), a worthless thing, “not worth a curse.”
Fichant, adj. (popular), annoying; tiresome; disappointing.
Fichard, m. (popular), va t’en au ——! go to the deuce!
Fiche (familiar), va te faire ——! go to the deuce! Expressive also of disappointment. Je croyais réussir, mais va te faire fiche! I thought I should succeed, but no such thing.
Du pain de son! des sous de cuivre!
C’est pour nous vivre,
Mais va-t’-fair’ fiche!