Chercher
Example: Je cherche mes clés partout dans la maison ce matin.
Definition
"Chercher" means to actively look for or try to find something or someone, often by exploring or investigating. For example, in the phrase 'Je cherche mes clés partout dans la maison ce matin,' it refers to the act of searching everywhere in the house for keys.
Etymology
The French verb "chercher" comes from the Old French 'cerchier,' which in turn derives from the Late Latin 'circare,' meaning 'to go around' or 'to wander.' Did you know? The origin reflects the idea of moving around in search of something, perfectly matching the meaning of "chercher."
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"Chercher" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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