MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Arrête Fabien” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1833 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Arrête Fabien” meme mean?
The phrase is funny because it carries no menace at all: picture someone trying to end an argument by calling a certain Fabien by his first name, like a scolding parent. It is used to defuse a tense scene lightly, to tease an intimidation attempt that falls flat, or to mimic the tone of an overwhelmed adult. The gap between the supposed gravity of the moment and the plainness of the order drives the meme. It suits captions on videos where a situation escalates over nothing.
Where does the “Arrête Fabien” meme come from?
The meme revolves around a very short order, “Arrête Fabien”, used as the example of ultimate intimidation on French-speaking social media. Its strength lies in the banality of the formula: an imperative, a first name, nothing more. It circulates as captions, sounds and short video replies, commenting on tiny disputes or unconvincing threats. Because the name can be swapped, users made versions suited to their own circle. The generic nature of the phrase explains its quick spread in group chats.
How to use the “Arrête Fabien” meme
- Type “arrête Fabien” when a friend raises his voice over a trifle.
- Caption a video where an argument dies with a single word.
- Swap in the name of a coworker who gets worked up for nothing.
- Answer an unconvincing threat in the calmest tone possible.
Also searched as
- Arrête Fabien
- Arrête Fabien !
- arrête fabien meme
- arrête fabien meaning
- what does arrête fabien mean
- arrête fabien origin
- arrête fabien intimidation
- arrête fabien tiktok
The “Arrête Fabien” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @metropolito |
How to get the “Arrête Fabien” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Arrête Fabien comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
The reprints of the “Arrête Fabien” card
The “Arrête Fabien” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,342) and Epic (No. 5,035). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
Memes like “Arrête Fabien”
More cards of the Memes FR pack
Frequently asked questions
What is “Arrête Fabien”?
It is a French meme line presented as the height of intimidation. Its humour comes from its simplicity.
Who is Fabien in the meme?
Fabien is the first name the order is addressed to. It can be replaced by any other name.
When should “Arrête Fabien” be used?
To defuse a tiny dispute or tease an unconvincing threat. The tone should stay calm and deadpan.
How do I get the Arrête Fabien meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Arrête Fabien” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Arrête Fabien card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Read next
Want Arrête Fabien in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.