FALSE(1) fish-shell FALSE(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

false - return an unsuccessful result

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

```
false
```

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

**false** sets the exit status to 1.

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

- true <> command
- $status <#variables-status> variable

# [Copyright](#Copyright)

fish-shell developers

October 15, 2026 4.9

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Document: false(1) from fish 4.9.3-r3 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/fish-shell/fish-shell