Cherche (en. Look for)

ʃɛʁʃ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To try to find something or someone.

I am looking for my keys everywhere.

Je cherche mes clés partout.

To strive to discover or obtain.

She is looking for information on the topic.

Elle cherche des informations sur le sujet.

To explore a place or situation in order to find.

We are looking for an apartment in Paris.

Nous cherchons un appartement à Paris.

From Old French 'cercier', coming from Latin 'circare' meaning to encircle.

nitpicking

To find faults or minor issues in something.

chercher la petite bête

trying to understand

To try to grasp the meaning or logic of a situation.

chercher à comprendre

seeking inspiration

To search for ideas or creativity.

chercher l'inspiration

research

Action of searching methodically.

recherche

discovery

To find something new.

découverte

exploration

Act of researching and analyzing a place or a subject.

exploration

Trying to seduce someone.

He has been trying to flirt with her for weeks.

Il cherche à la draguer depuis des semaines.

Being on the lookout for a job.

She is currently looking for a job.

Elle est en train de chercher du boulot.

Being in the process of rummaging through personal belongings.

Don't go through my things.

Il ne faut pas chercher dans mes affaires.