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    Cherchèrent (en. Searched)

    /ʃɛʁʃɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form of the verb 'chercher' in the simple past, third person plural.
    They sought a hidden treasure.
    Ils cherchèrent un trésor caché.
    Indicates a completed search action.
    Scientists sought solutions to this problem.
    Les scientifiques cherchèrent des solutions à ce problème.
    Used to describe a quest or effort to find something.
    They sought answers to their questions.
    Ils cherchèrent des réponses à leurs questions.

    Etymology

    The verb 'chercher' comes from the Latin 'circare' which means 'to discover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look for trouble
    To make things difficult, to seek confrontation.
    chercher des noises
    to look for a culprit
    To try to find someone to blame.
    chercher un coupable
    to nitpick
    To scrutinize details for criticism.
    chercher la petite bête

    Related Words

    researcher
    A person who seeks, often in an academic context.
    chercheur
    research
    The act of searching, exploring the unknowns.
    recherche
    researcher (feminine)
    A woman who practices the profession of researcher.
    chercheuse

    Slang Meanings

    To relentlessly pursue success.
    They sought to break into the music world.
    Il cherchèrent à percer dans le monde de la musique.
    To seek to seduce.
    They sought to make a good impression on the date.
    Il cherchèrent à faire bonne impression au rendez-vous.