Trouvât (en. Found)

/tʁu.va/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of discovering or locating something.
He found the solution to his problem.
Il a trouvé la solution à son problème.
To encounter, to have in one's possession unexpectedly.
She found an old book in the attic.
Elle a trouvé un ancien livre dans le grenier.
To become aware of the existence of something.
They found that he was late.
Ils ont trouvé qu'il était en retard.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tropare', which means to discover.

Common Phrases and Expressions

find a balance
reach a state of stability.
trouver un équilibre
find the right fit
find exactly what suits.
trouver chaussure à son pied
find the right path
discover the direction to follow.
trouver la bonne voie

Related Words

to find
Discover something that was hidden or unknown.
trouver
to recover
To get one's hands on something that was lost.
retrouver
found
The past participle of the verb 'to find'.
trouvé

Slang Meanings

To have a good idea or strategy.
She really found a good plan for the project.
Elle a vraiment trouvé un bon plan pour le projet.
To discover something surprising.
He found a great tip online.
Il a trouvé une super astuce sur internet.