A word from the vernacular dialect Gaga, still in use nowadays in Saint-Etienne and the Forez former province of
France. Fouilla is a interjection expressing surprise, sympathy, affection, embarassment, concern,
disappointment or disillusionment. It's a
popular expression used in daily life in its original region. It can also be used to express nostalgia or claim a popular identity.
"C'est
un sacré matru, fouilla !"
"Fouilla !
T’as vu ce badabeu comme y se gare ?
"Fouilla beauseigne, tous bazuts ces gagas avec leur franc-
parler stéphanois"