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    Cherchent (en. Are looking for)

    /ʃɛʁʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To attempt to find something.
    They are looking for their keys everywhere in the house.
    Ils cherchent leurs clés partout dans la maison.
    To try to obtain or procure something.
    Students are looking for information for their projects.
    Les étudiants cherchent des informations pour leurs projets.
    To intend to understand or discover something.
    Scientists are trying to understand this phenomenon.
    Les scientifiques cherchent à comprendre ce phénomène.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chercher', which comes from Latin 'circare', meaning 'to go around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seek a soulmate
    To try to find a romantic partner.
    chercher l'âme soeur
    to seek employment
    To try to find a job.
    chercher un emploi
    to seek trouble
    To look for problems or trouble.
    chercher des noises
    to complicate matters unnecessarily
    To complicate a situation unnecessarily.
    chercher midi à quatorze heures

    Related Words

    seek
    The act of searching for something.
    chercher
    seek to
    To intend to do something.
    chercher à
    research
    The systematic study of subjects or phenomena.
    recherche

    Slang Meanings

    To be in constant search of something.
    He is always looking for new challenges.
    Il cherche toujours des nouveaux défis.
    To make efforts to gain someone’s attention or affection.
    She is seeking her friends' attention a bit too much.
    Elle cherche un peu trop l'attention de ses amis.