Trouvons (en. Let's find)

/tʁuvɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To discover something after a search or reflection.
While rummaging in the attic, we find old toys.
En fouillant dans le grenier, nous trouvons de vieux jouets.
To reach a conclusion or result.
We find that the solution is effective.
Nous trouvons que la solution est efficace.
To have an opinion on something.
We find that this movie is very interesting.
Nous trouvons que ce film est très intéressant.

Etymology

From Latin 'invenire', which means to find.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's find our way
We find the direction to follow.
trouvons notre chemin
let's find common ground
We find agreements or compromises.
trouvons un terrain d'entente
let's find the solution
We succeed in determining an appropriate answer.
trouvons la solution

Related Words

to find
To discover or encounter something.
trouver
discovery
Action of finding something new.
découverte
identification
Action of recognizing or designating something.
identification

Slang Meanings

To find something surprising.
We really found a good plan for this weekend!
On a vraiment trouvé un bon plan pour ce weekend !
To find a quick solution.
We found a way to settle this matter in no time.
On a trouvé un moyen de régler cette affaire en un rien de temps.