Trouvais (en. Found)

/tʁu.vɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To discover something.
I often found unexpected solutions.
Je trouvais souvent des solutions inattendues.
To estimate or judge something.
I found that movie incredible.
Je trouvais ce film incroyable.
To meet by chance.
While walking, I found an old book.
En me promenant, je trouvais un vieux livre.

Etymology

The word 'trouvais' comes from the verb 'trouver', which derives from the Latin 'invenire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I found the time dragging.
I found the wait endless.
je trouvais le temps long
I found that strange.
I considered that strange.
trouvais ça bizarre
I found my path.
I was discovering my direction in life.
trouvais ma voie

Related Words

find
To discover or locate something.
trouver
discovery
The act of discovering a fact or a thing.
découverte
opinion
An opinion or judgment about something.
avis

Slang Meanings

To find at the last minute.
I found it just before leaving.
Je l'ai trouvé juste avant de partir.
To find a plan.
I found a backup plan.
J'ai trouvé un plan de secours.