Chercheurs (en. Researchers)

/ʃɛʁʃœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Individual who conducts scientific or academic investigations.
Researchers study the effects of climate change.
Les chercheurs étudient les effets du changement climatique.
Person who explores new ideas or methods.
A group of researchers has developed a new therapy.
Un groupe de chercheurs a développé une nouvelle thérapie.
Professional engaged in research activities in various fields.
Marine biology researchers are discovering new species.
Les chercheurs en biologie marine découvrent de nouvelles espèces.

Etymology

The word 'researcher' comes from the verb 'to search', from the Latin 'circare' which means 'to go around'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

truth seekers
People who strive to discover the truth about a subject or an event.
chercheurs de vérité
job seekers
People looking for a position or a job opportunity.
chercheurs d'emploi
water seekers
People who search for sources of drinking water.
chercheurs d'eau

Related Words

research
Action of searching, exploring new knowledge.
recherche
scientific
Person who engages in research activities in the sciences.
scientifique
exploration
Action of exploring, searching in unknown territories.
exploration

Slang Meanings

Budding researcher
He is still a budding researcher, but he has a lot of potential.
Il est encore un chercheur en herbe, mais il a beaucoup de potentiel.
mad researcher
This project looks like something a mad researcher might invent.
Ce projet ressemble à quelque chose qu'un chercheur fou pourrait inventer.