feuilletant

Feuilletant is a term derived from the French word "feuille" meaning leaf or sheet, and it generally refers to the act of turning or browsing through pages, typically in a book, magazine, or document. It describes the process of looking through content in a sequential, page-by-page manner. This can be done either physically, by turning the actual paper pages of a printed publication, or digitally, by scrolling or clicking through the pages of an e-book, PDF, or website.

The term "feuilletant" can also be used to describe the object or material itself that is being browsed. For example, one might refer to a "feuilletant" of a new manuscript or a "feuilletant" of a collection of photographs. In a more figurative sense, it can imply a casual or cursory examination of information, without necessarily engaging in deep study. The act of feuilletant is fundamental to how humans consume and interact with written and visual information, allowing for exploration, discovery, and review. It is a common and intuitive action in both traditional and modern information access.