English–French
“search” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/fuj/
Example
La police a organisé une fouille dans le quartier.
The police conducted a search in the neighborhood.
How to say “search” in French
“Search” in French is fouille.
A close inspection that exposes what is concealed by searching a person, object, or stretch of ground.
Example sentences with fouille
Les bagages ont subi une fouille avant l'embarquement.
The luggage underwent a search before boarding.
Tips for using fouille
- For a formal police search of a home or other premises, French often uses perquisition, while fouille commonly refers to a person, belongings, or a physical search.
Other French words for “search”
La police a effectué une perquisition ce matin.
The police conducted a search this morning.