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    Cherchez (en. Search)

    /ʃɛʁʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To conduct inquiries to find something.
    She is looking for her book everywhere.
    Elle cherche son livre partout.
    To try to discover or learn something.
    They are searching for the truth about this matter.
    Ils cherchent la vérité sur cette affaire.
    To pursue a person or a thing.
    He is trying to reach his friend.
    Il cherche à joindre son ami.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'cerchier', derived from Latin 'circare', meaning 'to turn around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look for a job
    To seek a work opportunity.
    chercher un emploi
    to look for noon at two o'clock
    To make unnecessary complications.
    chercher midi à quatorze heures
    to nitpick
    To be overly meticulous, to look for flaws.
    chercher la petite bête

    Related Words

    research
    Act of searching, exploring.
    recherche
    find
    To discover or obtain what is sought.
    trouver
    exploration
    Action of searching and discovering.
    exploration

    Slang Meanings

    To look for a good deal.
    He is looking for a good deal at the flea market.
    Il cherche une bonne affaire à la brocante.
    To look for trouble.
    He is always there looking for trouble.
    Il est toujours là à chercher des embrouilles.