This is the 8980th most frequent French word.
cherché
"Cherché" means "looked for" or "searched" in English.
Used metaphorically as part of the phrase 'chercher à faire quelque chose', implying the effort or attempt to understand.
Elle a cherché à comprendre les instructions.
She tried to understand the instructions.
Used in a more abstract sense, referring to the action of seeking ideas or concepts.
Nous avons cherché de nouvelles idées pour le projet.
We looked for new ideas for the project.
Used as the past participle of the verb 'chercher' in past tense, indicating the action of searching for something.