Cherchant (en. Looking for)

ʃɛʁʃɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of seeking or exploring something.
He is in the process of looking for a new job.
Il est en train de cherchant un nouvel emploi.
Trying to find something.
I have been looking for my keys for an hour.
Je suis cherchant mes clés depuis une heure.
Being in search of.
She is looking for information about the project.
Elle est cherchant des informations sur le projet.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'chercher'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to search for the truth
Trying to discover what is true.
chercher la vérité
to seek a meaning
Trying to understand a purpose or meaning.
chercher un sens
to look for trouble
Trying to provoke a problematic situation.
chercher des ennuis

Related Words

search
Verb meaning to seek or attempt to find something.
chercher
research
Noun referring to the act of searching or exploring.
recherche
exploration
Action of exploring to discover or learn.
exploration

Slang Meanings

Being on the hunt for something specific.
He is in searching mode this weekend.
Il est en mode cherchant ce week-end.
Being in search of a relationship.
She is looking for someone special.
Elle est cherchant quelqu'un de spécial.