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    Cherchaient (en. Were looking for)

    /ʃɛʁʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form of the imperfect tense of the verb chercher, meaning to search or attempt to find.
    They were looking for a place to camp.
    Ils cherchaient un endroit où camper.
    Refers to the action of exploring or digging.
    The archaeologists were searching for artifacts in the area.
    Les archéologues cherchaient des artefacts dans la région.
    Indicates a quest for information or knowledge.
    The journalists were looking for witnesses for their article.
    Les journalistes cherchaient des témoins pour leur article.

    Etymology

    From the verb chercher, derived from Latin 'circare' which means to turn around.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to search for the key to the problem
    To try to understand the solution to a problem.
    chercher la clé du problème
    to find one's words
    To try to find the right words to express oneself.
    chercher ses mots
    to nitpick
    To be very picky about insignificant details.
    chercher la petite bête

    Related Words

    chercher
    The base verb means to search or to ask.
    chercher
    chercheur
    A person who searches, especially in a scientific or academic context.
    chercheur
    recherche
    The action of searching, often used in an academic or scientific context.
    recherche

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a quest for something, often used in an informal context.
    I’m looking for a good deal for this weekend.
    Je cherche un bon plan pour ce weekend.
    To search intensely or desperately.
    He is desperately searching for a job before the end of the month.
    Il cherche désespérément un job avant la fin du mois.