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    Quête (en. Quest)

    [kɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of searching for something, often in a spiritual or moral sense.
    His quest for truth led him to travel around the world.
    Sa quête de vérité l'a amené à voyager à travers le monde.
    Search for a specific goal.
    The quest for knowledge is essential in life.
    La quête de la connaissance est essentielle dans la vie.
    Fundraising, particularly during a collection drive.
    They organized a quest to help the victims of the earthquake.
    Ils ont organisé une quête pour aider les victimes du tremblement de terre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quaestio' meaning 'request, inquiry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the quest for the Holy Grail
    A mythical search to find a sacred object.
    la quête du saint Graal
    a search for meaning
    A search to find meaning in life.
    une quête de sens
    to be in search of
    To be in search of something.
    être en quête de

    Related Words

    to search
    The action of searching for something.
    chercher
    requests
    Act of asking someone for something.
    demandes
    investigation
    Process of thorough examination.
    investigation

    Slang Meanings

    Search for money
    He is making a quest to buy his new bike.
    Il fait une quête pour acheter son nouveau vélo.
    Solicitation for aid
    He launched a quest on the Internet for his art project.
    Il a lancé une quête sur Internet pour son projet artistique.