Recherche (en. Research)

ʁeʃɛʁʃ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of searching, probing, exploring.
Scientific research is essential for progress.
La recherche scientifique est essentielle pour le progrès.
Set of works and studies conducted to discover facts or truths.
He has published several articles in the field of medical research.
Il a publié plusieurs articles dans le domaine de la recherche médicale.
verb
To examine carefully to find something.
She is searching for data for her thesis.
Elle recherche des données pour sa thèse.

Etymology

Comes from Old French 'recercier', which means 'to search again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in-depth research
Detailed analysis of a particular subject.
recherche approfondie
research and development
Business sector aimed at creating new products.
recherche et développement
documentary research
Activity of searching for information from documents.
recherche documentaire

Related Words

researcher
A person who conducts research.
chercheur
sought-after
Which is valued, trendy.
recherché
searches
Action of searching.
cherche

Slang Meanings

Search for trends
He is always in search of the latest trends.
Il est toujours à la recherche des dernières modes.
Desperate search
It’s a desperate search for a solution to his problem.
C'est une recherche désespérée d'une solution à son problème.