Foucher (en. To dig)
/fuʃe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of issuing a document in someone's name.
The notary gathered the property deeds.
Le notaire a fouché les actes de propriété.
To put something in order or in a bundle.
She organized all the files on her desk.
Elle a fouché tous les dossiers sur son bureau.
To participate in a gathering activity.
We are going to raise funds for charity.
Nous allons foucher des fonds pour la charité.
Etymology
From Old French 'foucher' which means 'to make a pile'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to gather papers
to collect documents
foucher des papiers
to mess up the countryside
to gather resources
foucher la campagne
to jumble an idea
to gather thoughts or suggestions
foucher une idée
Related Words
mad
that describes something disorganized
fou
clutter
a disorder, a pile of things
fouillis
to whip
action of beating quickly or stirring.
fouetter
Slang Meanings
To foucher in the sense of disorganizing
He disorganized the event with his unforeseen circumstances.
Il a fouché l'événement avec ses imprévus.
To foucher to mean that one is not sure about something.
I am uncertain about the results; they are not reliable.
Je fauche sur les résultats, ils ne sont pas fiables.