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search in French

search in French is recherche, fouiller, rechercher — search means to look carefully in order to find someone or something.

search in French

recherche
noun
An attempt to find something.
fouiller
verb
rechercher
verb
chercher
verb
(intransitive, followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

What does "search" mean?

  1. verb To look carefully in order to find someone or something.
    "Police searched the building for the missing documents."
  2. noun An act of searching for something.
    "The search for survivors continued through the night."

search in a sentence

  • Police searched the building for the missing documents.
  • She searched her bag for the car keys.
  • The search for survivors continued through the night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "search" in French?

"search" in French is recherche, fouiller, rechercher. search means: To look carefully in order to find someone or something.

How do you use "search" in a sentence?

Example: "Police searched the building for the missing documents." In French, "search" is recherche, fouiller, rechercher.

Are there other ways to say "search" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "search": recherche, fouiller, rechercher, chercher.

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