Fais chier!
Fuck this!
Language note: An imperative, tells something to 'make shit'.
Culture note: Used when something goes wrong, feels similar to 'damn it!'
Context: Finally, Pierre decides to try the roommate's idea half-heartedly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Fais
[feh]
Make
To create, cause or bring about something.
Fais attention à ce que tu dis!
Watch what you say!
chier
[shee-ay]
shit
A vulgar term used to express annoyance or frustration, equivalent to 'piss off' or 'damn' in English.
Il m'a vraiment fait chier avec ses questions.
He really pissed me off with his questions.
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