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    Chercher (en. Seek)

    /ʃɛʁʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To denote the action of trying to find something or someone.
    I am looking for my keys everywhere.
    Je cherche mes clés partout.
    To strive to discover or understand something.
    She is seeking the truth behind the rumors.
    Elle cherche la vérité derrière les rumeurs.
    To pursue a quest or search.
    We are looking for information on this subject.
    Nous cherchons des informations sur ce sujet.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'circare' which means 'to go around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strive to
    To attempt to do or obtain something.
    chercher à
    to seek the meaning
    To try to understand a meaning.
    chercher le sens
    to look for trouble
    To attempt to provoke problems.
    chercher des ennuis

    Related Words

    research
    Action of searching, exploring a field.
    recherche
    exploration
    Thorough examination in search of something.
    exploration
    discovery
    Action of finding something new.
    découverte

    Slang Meanings

    To stir up trouble.
    He keeps provoking; he is looking for trouble.
    Il n'arrête pas de provoquer, il cherche des noises.
    To look for problems where there are none.
    He is looking for problems with his complicated questions.
    Il cherche midi à quatorze heures avec ses questions compliquées.