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cherche
look for · look
The French word "cherche" is a form of the verb "chercher", which means "to look for" or "to search" in English.
Meaning
- "cherche" is the first person singular present tense (I look for, I am looking for).
- It is also the third person singular present tense (he/she/it looks for).
Parts
- The root verb is chercher:
- cherch- is the stem.
- -e is the present tense ending for je (I) or il/elle/on (he/she/one).
Example Sentences
- Je cherche mes clés. = I am looking for my keys.
- Elle cherche un emploi. = She is looking for a job.
Synonyms
- rechercher — to search, to seek
- explorer — to explore, to investigate
- fouiller — to search thoroughly, to rummage
Antonyms
- trouver — to find
- ignorer — to ignore (in some contexts)
- perdre — to lose (as an opposite action, but conceptually related to searching because you might seek something lost)
Summary
In short, "cherche" conveys the action of actively seeking or looking for something. It is a very common and basic verb form used in everyday French conversation.
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Examples
Je cherche mon livre.other
I am looking for my book.
Marie cherche son stylo.other
Marie is looking for her pen.
Ils cherchent un restaurant.other
They are looking for a restaurant.
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