Fouilla (en. Searched)
/fwi.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Action of searching for objects or information by rummaging through something.
The search of the papers revealed hidden information.
La fouilla des papiers a révélé des informations cachées.
Action of searching for something in a disordered or detailed manner.
He searched the drawer looking for his keys.
Il a fait une fouilla dans le tiroir à la recherche de ses clés.
In-depth exploration, often for a specific purpose.
The excavation of the archaeological site led to the discovery of important artifacts.
La fouilla de la zone archéologique a permis de découvrir des artefacts importants.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fouiller' which means 'to search carefully'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to conduct a search
to search meticulously for something.
faire une fouilla
search in a figurative sense
in-depth investigation of a situation or a person.
fouilla au sens figuré
search of documents
detailed analysis of written documents.
fouilla de documents
Related Words
to search
verb meaning to search carefully.
fouiller
excavation
noun meaning an act of searching.
fouille
exploration
act of probing or discovering something.
exploration
Slang Meanings
Intense search for something.
I searched through my things to find my old memories.
J'ai fait une fouilla dans mes affaires pour retrouver mes vieux souvenirs.
Searching online for information.
He spent the night searching online for his studies.
Il a passé la nuit à fouiller en ligne pour ses études.