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Les carottes sont cuites (It’s all over)

Les carottes sont cuites (It’s all over)

Les carottes sont cuites is a French expression that translates literally to “the carrrots are cooked” and means “it’s all over” or “the chips are down”. A French definition is c’est fichu, meaning it’s ruined or wrecked.

Les carottes sont cuites

Les carottes sont cuites - French expression meaning "it's all over".

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Expression origin

The expression les carottes sont cuites dates back to the 17th century when poor people ate only carrots with their meat. The cooked carrots were linked to death with the meat being a dead animal. Hence, cooked carrots came to symbolize the loss of hope.

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David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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