Significado
Used to state that one is searching for something.
Contexto cultural
In France, it is considered rude to walk up to someone and just say 'Je cherche...'. Always start with 'Bonjour' or 'Excusez-moi'. In Quebec, you might hear 'Je cherche après', which is a regionalism. It is understood but not used in standard French.
Avoid 'pour'
The most common mistake is adding 'pour'. Remember: Chercher = Look for.
Politeness
Always add 'Excusez-moi' before your request to sound like a local.
Significado
Used to state that one is searching for something.
Avoid 'pour'
The most common mistake is adding 'pour'. Remember: Chercher = Look for.
Politeness
Always add 'Excusez-moi' before your request to sound like a local.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
Je ______ mes lunettes.
Chercher is a direct transitive verb.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
No preposition is needed.
Match the search target.
Match: Je cherche...
All are valid direct objects.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Excusez-moi, ___? B: C'est au fond du couloir.
Correct usage of the phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJe ______ mes lunettes.
Chercher is a direct transitive verb.
Choose the correct sentence.
No preposition is needed.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
All are valid direct objects.
A: Excusez-moi, ___? B: C'est au fond du couloir.
Correct usage of the phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasNo, never. It is a direct transitive verb.
It is neutral and works in all situations.
Use 'Je regarde'.
'Rechercher' is more formal, like 'to research'.
Yes, 'Je cherche mon ami'.
Yes, it is one of the first verbs taught.
Frases relacionadas
Rechercher
builds onTo research/look up
Trouver
contrastTo find
Regarder
contrastTo look at
