Retrouvons (en. Let's find)

/ʁə.tʁu.vɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To search for something in order to find it.
We often reconnect with old friends during gatherings.
Nous retrouvons souvent de vieux amis lors des réunions.
To meet again with someone.
After many years, we reunite with our family at Christmas.
Après des années, nous retrouvons notre famille à Noël.
To recover or regain something.
We regain our freedom after those long years.
Nous retrouvons notre liberté après ces longues années.

Etymology

From Old French 'retrouver', composed of 're-' and 'trouver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to meet again
To meet or gather at a place.
se retrouver
to find the way back
To resume the initial direction.
retrouver le chemin
let's regain our composure
To regain our mental clarity.
retrouvons nos esprits

Related Words

retrouver
To find again.
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To discover or meet something or someone.
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Slang Meanings

To see someone or something again after a while.
We met up again after the party.
On s'est retrouvés après la fête.
To find a good deal or trick.
I found a great deal for the holidays.
J'ai retrouvé un super bon plan pour les vacances.