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No. 8,980 in French

cherché

"Cherché" means "looked for" or "searched" in English.

In a sentence

  • J'ai cherché mes clés toute la matinée.

    I searched for my keys all morning.

    Used as the past participle of the verb 'chercher' in past tense, indicating the action of searching for something.

  • Elle a cherché à comprendre les instructions.

    She tried to understand the instructions.

    Used metaphorically as part of the phrase 'chercher à faire quelque chose', implying the effort or attempt to understand.

  • Nous avons cherché de nouvelles idées pour le projet.

    We looked for new ideas for the project.

    Used in a more abstract sense, referring to the action of seeking ideas or concepts.

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