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    Trouver (en. Find)

    [tʁu.ve]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To locate something through research or observation.
    I found my keys under the couch.
    J'ai trouvé mes clés sous le canapé.
    To assess or judge something.
    He thinks this movie is boring.
    Il trouve que ce film est ennuyeux.
    To think or believe something.
    She thinks it's a good idea.
    Elle trouve que c'est une bonne idée.
    To realize the existence of something.
    We found a nice beach while walking.
    Nous avons trouvé une jolie plage en nous promenant.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'trover', derived from Latin 'tropare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to find the right fit
    To find a solution that works perfectly.
    trouver chaussure à son pied
    to find the time
    To discover a moment to do something.
    trouver le temps
    to find a compromise
    To reach an acceptable agreement for all parties.
    trouver un compromis

    Related Words

    to find someone
    To meet or get to know a person.
    trouver quelqu'un
    to rediscover
    To find again something or someone that one had lost.
    retrouver
    to encounter
    To meet or cross paths by chance.
    encontrer

    Slang Meanings

    To unearth something good or rare.
    He found a great deal online.
    Il a trouvé une super affaire en ligne.
    To stumble upon something without looking for it.
    I stumbled upon an old book while tidying my room.
    Je suis tombé sur un vieux livre en rangeant ma chambre.