Faujas (en. Faujas)

/foʒa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Material used for filling or decoration.
Faujas is often used in gardens as mulch.
Le faujas est souvent utilisé dans les jardins comme paillis.
Type of volcanic stone
Faujas are very durable and used in construction.
Les faujas sont très résistants et utilisés dans la construction.

Etymology

The word faujas comes from the old French term that designated granular materials.

Common Phrases and Expressions

faujas in the garden
Use of faujas as an exterior decorative material.
faujas dans le jardin
fill with faujas
Resorting to faujas for filling a space.
remplir avec faujas

Related Words

granular
Referring to materials made up of granules.
granulaire
volcanic
Related to volcano, often used to describe materials of volcanic origin.
volcanique

Slang Meanings

A colloquial term for small gravels.
It looks like faujas, but it's finer.
Ça ressemble à du faujas, mais c'est plus fin.
Using the word in a humorous context.
One could say that your theory is as solid as a faujas!
On pourrait dire que ta théorie est aussi solide qu'un faujas!