dégage !
In French, get lost is said as dégage ! Wiktionary also lists casse-toi ! and tire-toi !
Meaning: go away! (intj)
Ways to say it
| French |
|---|
| dégage ! |
| casse-toi ! |
| tire-toi ! |
| barre-toi ! |
| va te faire ! |
| va te faire voir ! |
| va te faire fiche ! |
| fous le camp |
The phrases provided are used to command someone to go away. Note that these are different from the verbs se perdre, s'égarer or se paumer, which describe the act of actually losing one's way or becoming lost.
Which one should you use?
While dégage ! is a blunt command to leave a space immediately, the related verb se perdre is used to describe the actual process of losing one's way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expressions provided range from informal to highly aggressive. dégage ! is an informal and blunt way to tell someone to leave. casse-toi ! is considered slang and carries a strong sense of aggression or contempt. va te faire voir ! is a common idiomatic expression used to rudely dismiss someone.
Related words
Did you know?
- The phrase va te faire voir ! is actually an unfinished sentence. Grammatically, it implies a much more vulgar ending involving a body part, but the speaker stops short to remain socially acceptable while still being extremely rude.
- The aggressive command casse-toi ! literally translates to 'break yourself!', which highlights the extreme contempt behind the phrase.
- The expression fous le camp ! uses the word camp, which usually means a military camp or campsite. Here, it refers to the general area or place where one is currently located.
Examples in context
- Dégage ! Je ne veux plus te voir.Get lost! I don't want to see you anymore.
- Il m'a dit : « Dégage ! »He told me: "Get lost!"
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are arguing in a park.
- NathanLéa, arrête de m'embêter !Léa, stop bothering me!
- LéaJe ne te lâche pas, Nathan.I won't leave you alone, Nathan.
- NathanDégage ! Laisse-moi tranquille.Get lost! Leave me alone.
- LéaTu es vraiment désagréable.You are really unpleasant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get lost” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
