French Word · Beginner
fouiller
to go through one's pockets
Pronunciation: /fu.je/
Meaning
to go through one's pockets
Example
Il fouillait ses souvenirs, ne se rappelait pas une heure de plénitude.
He searched his memories and recalled not a single hour of contentment.
Practice tips
- Practice fouiller 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 beginner-level learners.