cherchait

/ʃɛʁ.ʃɛ/chercher
1.
verbIndicative1stImperfectSingular3

was looking for

was searching for

was trying to find

Il cherchait ses clés partout ce matin.

He was looking for his keys everywhere this morning.

Synonyms:recherchait, fouillait
2.
verbIndicative1stImperfectSingular3

was trying to (do something)

was seeking (to understand/obtain something)

Elle cherchait à comprendre la situation.

She was trying to understand the situation.

Synonyms:essayait, tentait, s'efforçait