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    Fouillait (en. Searched)

    /fwi.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of searching deeply in a place.
    He was digging into his memories in search of a specific detail.
    Il fouillait dans ses souvenirs à la recherche d'un détail précis.
    To examine thoroughly or to take out objects from a place.
    She was rummaging through her bag to find her keys.
    Elle fouillait son sac pour trouver ses clés.
    To search in order to discover or reveal something.
    The archaeologists were excavating the site in search of artifacts.
    Les archéologues fouillaient le site à la recherche d'artefacts.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fouiller', of Latin origin 'folliare', meaning 'to tread' or 'to crush'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dig into the past
    To examine or reminisce about old memories.
    fouiller dans le passé
    to dig down to the bottom
    To search very meticulously.
    fouiller jusqu'au fond
    to search the file
    To verify the information recorded in a file.
    fouiller le dossier

    Related Words

    to dig
    The action of digging or searching carefully.
    fouiller
    excavation
    The action of searching, especially in an archaeological or police context.
    fouille
    digger
    A person whose role is to dig or explore.
    fouilleur

    Slang Meanings

    To dig for information.
    He was digging like a journalist seeking scoops.
    Il fouillait comme un journaliste en quête de scoops.
    To search in an obsessive manner.
    She searches the Internet for hours on end.
    Elle fouille sur Internet des heures durant.