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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"Finito"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 7 of the collection, and the 42nd best-known meme of its 127 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “"Finito"” meme mean?
The expression means that something is definitively over, condemned, or compromised. It is often used ironically or fatalistically to highlight the failure of a project, the closing of a file, or the inevitable end of a dynamic. The user thus signals that any hope of going back is futile.
Where does the “"Finito"” meme come from?
The meme comes from the televised debate of the second round of the French presidential election, broadcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, on TF1 and France 2. Moderated by Gilles Bouleau and Léa Salamé, this clash pitted Emmanuel Macron against Marine Le Pen for about two and a half hours. In response to his opponent's proposals regarding "national preference," the outgoing president declared: "The European market, finito." He meant that these measures would lead to the disappearance of the European single market, based on free movement. The Italian term, meaning "finished," immediately sparked reactions. Although trolls were already using it on Twitter, the precise origin of this viral uptake remains unknown. The phrase was quickly turned into a GIF and became one of the most commented-on expressions of the evening on social media.
- April 20, 2022Broadcast of the presidential debate where Emmanuel Macron utters the phrase.
How to use the “"Finito"” meme
- Use this word to conclude an argument considered irrefutable in an online discussion.
- Overlay the image on a photo illustrating the crushing failure of a personal or professional project.
- Quote the reply to qualify the abrupt end of a romantic relationship or collaboration.
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The “"Finito"” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 83/100 · #42 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “"Finito"” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "Finito" comes out of the French Politics pack as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, 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
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Frequently asked questions
Finito meme origin?
The meme comes from the French presidential debate of April 20, 2022. Emmanuel Macron uses this Italian term against Marine Le Pen to refer to the end of the single market.
Finito meme meaning?
It means that a situation is definitively over or condemned. The expression serves to mark the irreversibility of an event with a touch of irony.
Who said finito?
It was Emmanuel Macron who said this phrase during the televised debate of the second round of the 2022 French presidential election.
Finito meme date?
The phrase was spoken on April 20, 2022. It went viral immediately after the debate was broadcast on social media.
How do I get the "Finito" meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"Finito"” is a rare card of the French Politics 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 "Finito" card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Présidentielle 2022: "Finito", "Majax", la moue de Macron et le tweet de Le Pen… Quand les réseaux sociaux détournent le débat · “Gérard Majax”, “Finito”… Emmanuel Macron enchaîne les · Débat Macron-Le Pen: revivez en intégralité le face-à-face de l'entre-deux-tours de la présidentielle · checked on October 7, 2026.
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