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    Fouler (en. Tread)

    /fuler/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To press or crush something underfoot.
    He crushed the grapes to make wine.
    Il a foulé le raisin pour faire du vin.
    To walk on something by treading it.
    She tread on the fresh grass of the garden.
    Elle a foulé l'herbe fraîche du jardin.
    To jostle or offend someone.
    He failed to keep his promises.
    Il a foulé à ses promesses.
    To wet or tear a fabric.
    The rain ruined my new shirt.
    La pluie a foulé ma nouvelle chemise.

    Etymology

    Origin of the Old French 'fouler', derived from the Latin 'fullare', meaning 'to compact, to tread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tread the pavement
    Walking in a city or a specific environment.
    fouler le pavé
    to tread with one's feet
    To use something in a careless or negligent manner.
    fouler de ses pieds
    to tread the ground
    To place a foot on the soil or ground.
    fouler le sol

    Related Words

    treading
    The act of treading, often used in the textile field.
    foulage
    tread
    Device or machine that treads.
    fouleur
    scarf
    Soft fabric, often used as a fashion accessory.
    foulard

    Slang Meanings

    To mess up a plan
    He messed up his career plan by making an impulsive decision.
    Il a foulé son plan de carrière en prenant une décision impulsive.
    To tread on the grass
    We tread on the grass while playing frisbee in the park.
    Nous avons foulé l'herbe en jouant au frisbee dans le parc.