verb

feuilleter

leaf through

Regarder rapidement plusieurs pages d’un livre ou d’un magazine sans tout lire.

The word "feuilleter" in French means "to flip through" or "to leaf through," usually referring to a book, magazine, or similar material. It describes the action of turning the pages of a publication quickly to glance at the contents rather than reading it in detail.

Synonyms and differences:

Parcourir: This means "to browse" or "to skim" and can be applied not only to books but also to websites, articles, or collections of things. It's slightly broader in scope than "feuilleter" which is specifically about turning pages.
Lire: This means "to read." This term indicates a more in-depth engagement with the text, as opposed to the superficial action implied by "feuilleter."
** feuilletonner**: While this is a less common and more specific term, it can refer to reading in installments (originally associated with journalistic serialized fiction).

In essence, while all these terms involve processing information, "feuilleter" specifically conveys the action of quickly browsing or looking through pages, often without a focus on understanding every detail.