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François Damiens says “Terminé, bonsoir” in Dikkenek, worn out and finished for the night. Creators use it to close a video, rant or attempt with a final line.

The clip captures François Damiens at the end of his patience, delivering “Terminé, bonsoir” in a flat, exhausted voice that sounds less like an announcement and more like a surrender. His tone is quiet and worn down, with a slow, defeated rhythm that makes the short French phrase feel final, like a door closing on the whole day. There is no shouting or dramatic music, just a man who has had enough and is walking away. That understated delivery is what makes it effective: viewers recognise the feeling of being finished after work, an argument or a hopeless task, and the line lands as a dry, relatable punchline.

The line comes from Dikkenek, the 2006 Belgian comedy film in which François Damiens appears as part of its chaotic ensemble cast. In the film, the phrase works as a weary farewell from a character who has reached his limit, a moment that French-speaking viewers quickly recognised and quoted. It later circulated online through clips, soundboards and short videos, where its meaning needed little translation even for people who had not seen the film. It endures because exhaustion is universal, and a short, dry sign-off fits the end of almost any failed plan.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Place it immediately after the final failure, then cut to silence and let the flat delivery breathe for a beat. Avoid loud music or overlapping dialogue, because the tired, matter-of-fact tone is the joke and extra noise will bury the French phrase.

Use Cases

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  • A creator ends a failed cooking attempt with the line.
  • A gamer quits after losing the same level again.
  • A vlogger closes a long, exhausting travel day.
  • A streamer signs off after a chaotic live session.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where does 'Terminé, bonsoir' come from?
It comes from Dikkenek, the 2006 Belgian comedy film featuring François Damiens. In the scene, the line is delivered as a weary farewell by a character who has had enough, which is why it works so well as a final sign-off.
What does 'Terminé, bonsoir' mean in English?
It roughly means 'Finished, good evening' or 'That's it, good night.' The tone matters more than a literal translation: it signals that something is over, the speaker is done, and there is nothing left to discuss.
How do creators usually use this sound?
Creators usually place it at the very end of a clip, after a failure, rant or exhausting day, then cut away or end the video. Its flat delivery makes it a dry punchline rather than a loud reaction.

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