French Word · Intermediate
bidouiller
to fiddle (with);to tamper (with)
Pronunciation: /bi.du.je/
Meaning
to fiddle (with);to tamper (with)
Example
Le gouvernement bidouille les chiffres du chômage.
The government manipulates unemployment statistics.
Practice tips
- Practice bidouiller out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.