No. 2,141 in French
chasse
"Chasse" means "hunting" or "a hunt" in English.
In a sentence
La chasse au trésor était amusante.
The treasure hunt was fun.
In this sentence, 'chasse' refers to a pursuit or hunt, figuratively describing the act of searching for treasures.
Les chasseurs pratiquent la chasse dans les forêts.
The hunters practice hunting in the forests.
'Chasse' in this sentence denotes the activity of hunting, specifically the act of tracking and capturing animals.
Je suis parti à la chasse aux informations pour mon projet.
I went treasure hunting for information for my project.
Here, 'chasse aux informations' metaphorically refers to seeking out or gathering information actively rather than hunting in the literal sense.
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