Vérifier et Rechercher : Utiliser 'Go Through'
go through pour décrire précisément un examen détaillé, une recherche approfondie ou une expérience à endurer.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'go through' to describe looking at something carefully to find information, errors, or specific items.
- Use it for documents: 'I need to go through these files.' (max 20 words)
- Use it for searching: 'She went through her bag for keys.'
- It is inseparable: You cannot say 'go the list through'.
Overview
examine ou experience), on te comprendra, mais tu auras toujours l'air d'un manuel scolaire ambulant. Le verbe go through est l'un de ces outils polyvalents qui te permettront de sonner beaucoup plus fluide et authentique.go, à laquelle on ajoute une direction, through (à travers). Cette combinaison crée une image mentale puissante : celle d'un mouvement qui ne s'arrête pas à la surface, mais qui pénètre l'objet ou la situation pour en ressortir de l'autre côté.Go through n'est pas seulement une question de mouvement physique. C'est une métaphore de la profondeur et de la persévérance. Que tu sois en train de vérifier tes e-mails le matin au bureau, de chercher tes clés au fond de ton sac, ou de traverser une période personnelle difficile, ce verbe sera ton meilleur allié.go through fonctionne, il faut d'abord accepter sa nature de *phrasal verb* inséparable. En anglais, certains verbes à particule permettent de placer le complément entre le verbe et la particule (ex: pick the kids up), mais pas go through. Le bloc go + through reste soudé.through change radicalement le sens de go.Go= aller (mouvement simple).Through= à travers (idée de passage, de début à la fin).Go through= examiner, subir, consommer ou discuter en détail.
go) et la manière/direction (through).go through est incroyablement flexible : il est parfaitement acceptable dans un e-mail professionnel à ton patron comme dans une discussion sur TikTok avec tes amis.go. La particule through est invariable. C'est le verbe go qui porte la marque du temps (passé, présent, futur) et de la personne.I / You / We | go through | the mail | I go through the mail every day. |He / She | goes through | the data | She goes through the data carefully. |They | went through | a hard time | They went through a hard time last year. |We | have gone through | the list | We have gone through the whole list. |I | am going through | my bag | I am going through my bag to find my keys. |You | will go through | the details | You will go through the details later. |- Correct :
I went through the documents. - Incorrect :
I went the documents through.(C'est une erreur typique car on a tendance à vouloir traduire littéralement « J'ai passé les documents en revue » en gardant l'objet proche du verbe).
it, them, us), il se place obligatoirement après through : I need to go through it (Je dois l'examiner / passer au travers).go through montre toute sa richesse. On peut l'utiliser dans quatre contextes principaux que tu rencontreras quotidiennement.The accountant is going through the invoices.(Le comptable examine les factures une à une).I had to go through all my pockets to find my passport.(J'ai dû fouiller toutes mes poches pour trouver mon passeport).
go through quand on veut présenter une série d'étapes, une liste de points ou un plan d'action de manière ordonnée. C'est très utile lors d'une réunion ou d'un cours.Let's go through the agenda for today's meeting.(Passons en revue l'ordre du jour de la réunion d'aujourd'hui).My trainer went through the exercise routine with me.(Mon coach m'a expliqué en détail le programme d'exercices).
She went through a painful divorce.(Elle a traversé un divorce douloureux).The company is going through a major transition.(L'entreprise traverse une transition majeure).
We go through a lot of milk in this house.(On consomme énormément de lait dans cette maison).He went through his savings in just six months.(Il a mangé toutes ses économies en seulement six mois).
go through :throughI need to go my emails.- Pourquoi ? Parce qu'en français, on dit « Je dois faire mes mails » ou « vérifier mes mails ». Le verbe se suffit à lui-même.
- Le problème : En anglais,
gosignifie simplement se déplacer. Sansthrough, la phrase n'a aucun sens ou signifie littéralement que tu veux physiquement aller vers tes e-mails. N'oublie jamais le « tunnel » (through) pour exprimer l'idée d'examen.
go through pour un simple passage sans intention d'examen.- Exemple :
I went through the door to enter the room. - L'analyse : Bien que ce ne soit pas strictement « faux » grammaticalement (puisque
throughest aussi une préposition de lieu), un anglophone dira plutôtI walked through the doorouI went into the room. Utilisergo through(le phrasal verb) ici donne l'impression que tu as examiné la porte ou que passer la porte a été une épreuve émotionnelle difficile !
I went by difficult moments.- L'erreur :
Go bysignifie « passer à côté » ou « s'écouler » (pour le temps). Pour exprimer l'idée de subir ou vivre une épreuve, seulgo throughfonctionne car il contient cette notion d'être « à l'intérieur » de l'épreuve.
go through avec d'autres expressions proches. Voici un tableau pour t'aider à choisir le bon outil selon la situation :Go through | Profondeur : Examen complet, minutieux ou endurance d'une épreuve. | Go through the contract. | Examiner en détail / Subir. |Go over | Révision : Vérifier rapidement, revoir pour s'assurer que tout est correct. | Go over the notes. | Passer en revue / Revoir. |Look for | Recherche : Essayer de localiser quelque chose de perdu. | Look for my keys. | Chercher. |Look through | Survol : Parcourir rapidement des yeux sans forcément tout lire. | Look through a magazine. | Feuilleter / Parcourir. |Go through vs Go over :- Si tu dis
I'll go over the report, tu dis que tu vas le relire pour vérifier qu'il n'y a pas de fautes de frappe. - Si tu dis
I'll go through the report, tu sous-entends que tu vas l'analyser en profondeur, peut-être pour en contester les chiffres ou en comprendre chaque détail.
go through est formel ou informel ?We went through the budget) ou en parlant de ta série préférée avec des amis (I went through the whole season in one night).go through pour un livre ?I went through the book signifie généralement que tu l'as étudié de manière approfondie (pour un examen, par exemple). Si tu l'as juste lu pour le plaisir, on dira simplement I read the book. Si tu l'as feuilleté, on dira I looked through the book.go through et undergo ?Undergo est beaucoup plus formel et souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical ou technique (undergo surgery, undergo tests). Dans la conversation de tous les jours, privilégie toujours go through, c'est beaucoup plus naturel.go through a divorce et pas live a divorce ?live) une vie ou une expérience positive, mais on « traverse » (go through) un processus qui a un début, un milieu et une fin, surtout s'il est complexe. Live est un état, go through est un mouvement à travers un tunnel d'événements.2. Negative Contractions
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do not go through
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don't go through
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Common in speech
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does not go through
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doesn't go through
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Common in speech
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did not go through
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didn't go through
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Common in speech
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Conjugation of 'Go Through'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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go through
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I go through my mail.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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goes through
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She goes through the list.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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went through
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We went through the files.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am going through
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I am going through it now.
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Present Perfect
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He/She/It
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has gone through
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He has gone through the data.
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Future (Will)
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All subjects
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will go through
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They will go through it later.
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Meanings
To examine or search something very carefully from beginning to end, often to find a specific item or to check for errors.
Examine/Check
To look at a document, list, or set of information to ensure it is correct or to understand it.
“Let's go through the guest list to see who is missing.”
“I spent the morning going through my emails.”
Search
To look through a physical space, container, or collection of items to find something.
“The police went through the suspect's apartment.”
“I had to go through three drawers to find my passport.”
Rehearse/Repeat
To practice or repeat a sequence of actions or a speech.
“Let's go through the presentation once more before the meeting.”
“We went through the dance steps until they were perfect.”
Reference Table
| Signification | Contexte | Exemple | Nuance |
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Examiner/Chercher en détail
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Documents, listes, éléments
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Go through the contract carefully.
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Détaillé, élément par élément
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Discuter en détail
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Processus, plans
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Let's go through the steps.
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Revue étape par étape
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Vivre une période difficile
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Événements de vie, émotions
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She went through a lot.
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Endurer, souvent prolongé
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Épuiser une ressource
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Consommables
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We went through all the coffee.
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Épuisement, moins courant
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Inspecter physiquement
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Sacs, poches, pièces
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He went through her belongings.
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Rechercher quelque chose
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Vérifier l'exactitude
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Données, faits
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Go through the figures again.
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Vérifier la correction
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Spectre de formalité
The auditor will examine the financial records. (Workplace)
The manager will go through the accounts. (Workplace)
I'll look over the numbers. (Workplace)
I'll give the stats a once-over. (Workplace)
Les Multiples Facettes de 'Go Through'
Significations
- Examiner en profondeur Inspect all parts
- Chercher un élément Look for something specific
- Vivre une épreuve Endure a difficult time
- Discuter des détails Review step-by-step
Contextes d'Usage
- Travail Reports, contracts, emails
- Personnel Photos, closets, feelings
- Apprentissage Notes, textbooks, concepts
- Social Guest lists, DMs
Go Through vs. Verbes à Particule Similaires
Quand Utiliser 'Go Through'
Dois-tu examiner quelque chose en détail ou chercher minutieusement ?
Discutez-vous de quelque chose étape par étape ?
Parles-tu de vivre une période difficile ou prolongée ?
Que Peux-tu 'Go Through' ?
Informations & Documents
- • Rapports
- • E-mails
- • Notes
- • Contrats
- • Listes
- • Conditions
Objets Physiques & Lieux
- • Placards
- • Sacs
- • Poches
- • Boîtes
- • Armoires
- • Fichiers
Expériences & Processus
- • Périodes difficiles
- • Changements
- • Étapes
- • Procédures
- • Défis
- • Phases
Contenu Numérique
- • Photos
- • Reels
- • Messages
- • Sites web
- • Profils
- • Paramètres
Exemples par niveau
I go through my bag.
I search my bag.
She goes through the box.
She looks in the box.
Do you go through your mail?
Do you check your letters?
We go through the book.
We look at the book.
He went through his pockets for the key.
He searched his pockets.
They are going through the old photos.
They are looking at old photos.
I need to go through these papers.
I need to check these papers.
Did she go through the list?
Did she check the list?
Let's go through the plan one more time.
Let's review the plan.
The customs officer went through my suitcase.
The officer searched my bag.
I've been going through my bank statements.
I've been checking my spending.
We should go through the script before the play.
We should practice the script.
The auditors went through the accounts with a fine-tooth comb.
They checked the accounts very carefully.
I had to go through a lot of red tape to get a visa.
I dealt with many official processes.
She went through the evidence meticulously.
She examined the evidence carefully.
We need to go through the logistics of the move.
We need to plan the details of the move.
The committee went through the proposals, rejecting several immediately.
The committee reviewed and filtered the proposals.
He went through the motions of apologizing, but he wasn't sincere.
He apologized without meaning it.
I've gone through every possible scenario in my head.
I have considered every possibility.
The lawyer went through the witness's testimony to find inconsistencies.
The lawyer analyzed the testimony for errors.
The historian went through the archives, unearthing forgotten letters.
The historian searched the archives thoroughly.
It took weeks to go through the backlog of administrative tasks.
It took time to process the accumulated work.
The software goes through a rigorous testing phase before release.
The software undergoes detailed testing.
One must go through the proper channels to file a formal complaint.
One must follow the official procedure.
Facile à confondre
Learners think they are identical. 'Look through' is often faster and less systematic.
Learners use 'go through' for physical transit.
'Get through' means to finish something difficult.
Erreurs courantes
I go the bag through.
I go through the bag.
I went through the street.
I went across the street.
I'm looking for the list to check the names.
I'm going through the list to check the names.
He went through the motions to apologize.
He went through the motions of apologizing.
Structures de phrases
I need to go through my ___ to find ___.
Let's go through the ___ before we ___.
The ___ went through the ___ to check for ___.
Having gone through the ___, I realized ___.
Real World Usage
Could you go through your resume and highlight your experience?
We need to go through your carry-on bag, sir.
I'm going through my old texts to find that address.
Let's go through the action items from last week.
I went through the whole menu but couldn't find any vegan options.
Detectives went through the trash for evidence.
Pense 'Plongée en profondeur'
It signals a careful, often lengthy, process of examination or searching.
N'omet pas 'Through'
Always remember to include through to complete the phrasal verb and its meaning of detailed examination.
Vis-le, ne le dis pas seulement
Nuance Comprise Partout
Le Contexte est Roi
The exact shade of meaning for go through often depends on the surrounding words.Smart Tips
Try using 'go through the list' to sound more like a native speaker.
Use 'go through' for the container (bag/drawer) and 'look for' for the object (keys).
Check if it's followed by a law or a budget; it often means 'was approved' in political contexts.
Use 'I went through my speech' to imply a full, detailed rehearsal.
Prononciation
Linking
The 'o' in 'go' and the 'th' in 'through' do not link directly with a consonant, but 'going through' often sounds like 'goin-through' in casual speech.
Stress on 'through'
Did you go THROUGH it?
Emphasizing the thoroughness of the search.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
G.O. Through = Get Organized Through checking.
Association visuelle
Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass moving through a giant stack of papers, looking at every single word.
Rhyme
To find what's new or what is true, take some time to go right through.
Story
A traveler arrives at customs. The officer says, 'I must go through your bag.' The traveler goes through his pockets to find his passport. Later, they both go through the paperwork together.
Word Web
Défi
Find a receipt or a long email. Spend 2 minutes 'going through' it to find every instance of the letter 'e'.
Notes culturelles
In the UK, 'go through' is very common in academic tutorials where a tutor 'goes through' a student's essay line by line.
Often used in legal contexts regarding 'discovery,' where lawyers must 'go through' thousands of documents.
It is considered polite to ask 'Can we go through this together?' rather than 'Explain this to me,' as it implies a collaborative review.
From Old English 'gan' (to go) and 'thurh' (through). The phrasal combination developed in Middle English.
Amorces de conversation
Have you ever had to go through a very long contract?
When was the last time you went through your old clothes?
If you were a detective, what would you go through first at a crime scene?
Do you go through your emails as soon as you wake up?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Before buying, I always like to ___ the reviews carefully.
Find and fix the mistake:
My boss asked me to go the documents for mistakes.
Translate into English: 'Ella pasó por un período difícil después de la cirugía.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesYesterday, the manager ___ through the budget report.
I need to go ___ my emails to find the confirmation code.
Find and fix the mistake:
She went the drawer through to find her passport.
I searched my bag for my phone. (Use 'went')
Context: 1. Airport, 2. Office, 3. Theater
You can use 'go through' to mean 'crossing a street'.
A: I can't find the error in this code. B: Don't worry, let's ___ it together.
Select the group that all fit 'go through'.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe detective had to ___ all the evidence to find the culprit.
You should go your emails for that specific message.
Which sentence correctly uses 'go through'?
Translate into English: 'Revisaré el contrato cuidadosamente antes de firmar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the meaning to the correct example of 'go through'.
The startup ___ many challenges before finding success.
He just went the application form quickly.
Which sentence implies a detailed review?
Translate into English: '¿Puedes revisar la lista de invitados para ver quién confirmó?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
FAQ (8)
Yes! While this lesson focuses on searching/checking, 'go through' also means 'to experience' something difficult. For example: `I am going through a divorce.`
It is neutral. You can use it with friends (`I went through your photos`) or in a business meeting (`Let's go through the agenda`).
`Read` is general. `Go through` implies you are looking for something specific or checking for mistakes.
No. It is an inseparable phrasal verb. The object always comes after `through`.
Mostly, yes. However, `go through` is often used for documents and lists, while `search` is more common for physical locations like a house or a forest.
Yes, but that is the literal meaning of the words, not the phrasal verb meaning. `The car went through the tunnel.`
Use the auxiliary verb 'do'. For example: `Did you go through the files?` or `Have you gone through the mail?`.
The past participle is `gone through`. Example: `I have gone through all the options.`
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
revisar / registrar
English uses a phrasal verb where Spanish uses specific single verbs.
parcourir / fouiller
French distinguishes between the document and the physical search more strictly.
durchgehen
In German, the verb is separable ('Ich gehe die Liste durch'), but in English, it is not.
目を通す (me o toosu) / 捜索する (sousaku suru)
Japanese uses body-part idioms or formal kanji-based verbs.
فحص (fahasa) / تصفح (tasaffaha)
Arabic relies on root-based verbs rather than prepositional combinations.
检查 (jiǎnchá) / 翻 (fān)
Chinese uses specific action verbs like 'flipping' to describe the search process.
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