French Phrase
Mon agenda est blindé.
Meaning
This phrase uses the adjective 'blindé', which literally means 'armored' or 'shielded'. In a figurative sense, it describes a schedule that is so full it is impenetrable or has no room for more appointments. It is a popular idiomatic way to express being extremely busy.
When to use
Use this in informal or professional-casual contexts to explain why you cannot accept a new meeting or invitation. It is more emphatic than simply saying you are busy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Monagendaestblindé
Mon
Possessive adjective for masculine singular nouns, used before 'agenda'.
Agenda
A masculine noun that refers specifically to a calendar or a list of appointments rather than a hidden plan.
Blindé
The past participle of 'blinder' (to armor), acting here as an adjective to mean 'jam-packed'.
🗨In Conversation
Tu es libre pour un café demain ?
Are you free for a coffee tomorrow?
Désolé, mon agenda est blindé toute la semaine.
Sorry, my schedule is packed all week.
✕Common Mistakes
Mon agenda est pleiné.
The word 'plein' is an adjective, not a verb, and cannot be conjugated this way; use 'est plein' or 'blindé' instead.
Je suis blindé.
While grammatically correct, 'Je suis blindé' usually means 'I am rich' or 'I am drunk' in slang, so specify 'Mon agenda' for schedules.
↔Alternatives
Mon emploi du temps est complet.
My schedule is full.
Je suis débordé.
I am overwhelmed.
C'est plein à craquer.
It is full to bursting.
Cultural Tip
In French work culture, being 'blindé' is often a common response during busy seasons. Interestingly, 'blindé' can also describe a crowded metro car or a person with a lot of money, showing how versatile French slang can be.