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seek in French

seek in French is quérir, chercher — seek means to try to find something.

seek in French

quérir
verb
(ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for.
chercher
verb
(transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

What does "seek" mean?

  1. verb To try to find something.
    "Police are seeking witnesses to the accident."
  2. verb To try to obtain or achieve something.
    "He is seeking a promotion this year."
  3. verb To ask for something, such as advice or permission.
    "You should seek legal advice before signing anything."
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seek in a sentence

  • Police are seeking witnesses to the accident.
  • She spent months seeking a publisher for her novel.
  • He is seeking a promotion this year.
  • You should seek legal advice before signing anything.

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What is "seek" in French?

"seek" in French is quérir, chercher. seek means: To try to find something.

How do you use "seek" in a sentence?

Example: "Police are seeking witnesses to the accident." In French, "seek" is quérir, chercher.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "seek": quérir, chercher.

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