Chercher
Example: Je vais chercher mes clés avant de partir.
Definition
"Chercher" means to actively look for or try to find something or someone, often by making an effort or searching a place. For example, "Je vais chercher mes clés" means I am going to look for my keys before leaving.
Etymology
The French verb "chercher" comes from the Late Latin word 'circāre,' which means to go around or wander. Over time, it evolved into Old French as "cerchier" before becoming the modern "chercher." Did you know? The idea of going around to find something is still reflected in its origin.
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"Chercher" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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