Fouillant (en. Searching)
[fu-yã]
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Who is currently digging, exploring.
The agent digging through the belongings found evidence.
L'agent fouillant dans les affaires a découvert des preuves.
Said of a person or animal that is actively digging.
The dog digging in the garden found a hidden bone.
Le chien fouillant le jardin a trouvé un os caché.
Digging indicates an action of thorough search.
She spent hours digging on the Internet for information.
Elle a passé des heures à fouillant sur Internet pour des informations.
Etymology
From the verb 'to dig' which means 'to search in something, to explore'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
digging up memories
Trying to recall past moments.
fouillant des souvenirs
digging into his thoughts
Examining one's inner reflection.
fouillant dans ses pensées
digging for answers
Actively searching for solutions.
fouillant pour des réponses
Related Words
to dig
Verb meaning to search deeply into something.
fouiller
excavation
Action of digging, exploring a place.
fouille
exploration
Act of exploring, discovering new things.
exploration
Slang Meanings
Information seeker
He's a digger, always looking for new information about everything.
C'est un fouillant, toujours à la recherche de nouvelles infos sur tout.
Amateur detective
She's the digger in the group, she always finds hidden details.
Elle est le fouillant dans le groupe, elle trouve toujours des détails cachés.