Trouvai (en. Found)

/tʁu.vɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To discover something that was hidden or absent.
I found an old book in the library.
J'ai trouvai un livre ancien dans la bibliothèque.
To encounter someone or something by chance.
While walking, I ran into an old friend.
En me promenant, j'ai trouvai un vieux ami.
To arrive at a conclusion or solution.
After long reflections, I found the exact answer.
Après de longues réflexions, j'ai trouvai la réponse exacte.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'trouver', originating from the Latin 'tropare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find the right fit
To find something that suits perfectly.
trouver chaussure à son pied
to find the right opportunity
To discover a lucrative opportunity.
trouver le bon filon

Related Words

to find
To discover something.
trouver
to rediscover
To rediscover or find something lost.
retrouver
to discover
To learn something new.
découvrir

Slang Meanings

To find a solution quickly.
He really cracked the problem; he found it in no time.
Il a vraiment déchiffré le problème, il a trouvai ça en deux temps trois mouvements.
To make a good deal.
I found a great deal on this site.
J'ai trouvai une super promo sur ce site.