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    Cherchai (en. Searched)

    /ʃɛʁʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To look for something or someone.
    I am looking for my keys.
    Je cherche mes clés.
    To try to find an answer or a solution.
    She is looking for an explanation for this phenomenon.
    Elle cherche une explication à ce phénomène.
    To be in quest of something.
    They are looking for a restaurant in the neighborhood.
    Ils cherchent un restaurant dans le quartier.
    To pursue an idea or a goal.
    He is looking to improve his French skills.
    Il cherche à améliorer ses compétences en français.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'circare', meaning 'to go around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look for the mistake
    Trying to find a mistake or an anomaly.
    chercher l'erreur
    to complicate a search for something simple
    Completing a search in a complicated manner for something simple.
    chercher midi à quatorze heures
    to search carefully with one’s eyes
    Looking carefully to find something or someone.
    chercher des yeux
    to seek to understand
    Trying to gain a better understanding of a situation.
    chercher à comprendre

    Related Words

    research
    Action of looking for something more extensive.
    recherche
    exploration
    Action of exploring a place to get to know it.
    exploration
    investigation
    Systematic search to discover facts.
    investigation

    Slang Meanings

    Trying to understand a complex situation.
    He is trying to understand all of this, but it’s not obvious.
    Il cherche à comprendre tout ça, mais c'est pas évident.
    To look for someone or something in an informal context.
    I am in the process of looking for a Plan B for tonight.
    Je suis en train de chercher un plan B pour ce soir.