Cherchons (en. Let's look for)

/ʃɛʁʃɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Task of finding or discovering.
We are looking for a solution to this problem.
Nous cherchons une solution à ce problème.
To intend to find.
We are seeking to understand what happened.
Nous cherchons à comprendre ce qui s'est passé.
To roam a place to find something.
We are looking for our keys everywhere in the house.
Nous cherchons nos clés partout dans la maison.

Etymology

The verb 'chercher' comes from the Latin 'circāre', meaning 'to turn around'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to seek trouble
To look for problems or disputes.
chercher des noises
to seek happiness
To try to find happiness.
chercher le bonheur
to seek to understand
To try to obtain understanding.
chercher à comprendre

Related Words

research
Action of seeking information or data.
recherche
process
Approach to achieve a goal.
démarche
exploration
Action of exploring a place or an idea.
exploration

Slang Meanings

to seek a hook-up
He is looking for a hook-up at the bar.
Il cherche un coup dans le bar.
to seek the buzz
They are seeking the buzz on social media.
Ils cherchent le buzz sur les réseaux sociaux.