recherche

/ʁə.ʃɛʁʃ/recherche / rechercher
3. General
verbInd, Subj1stPresSing

to search

to search for

to look for

to hunt for

La police recherche le voleur dans toute la ville.

The police are searching for the thief throughout the city.

Synonyms:chercher, traquer, explorer, solliciter
1. General
nounfeminine

search (the act of looking for something)

the state of looking for something (être à la recherche de)

Je suis à la recherche d'un nouvel appartement.

I'm looking for a new apartment.

Synonyms:enquête, fouille, prospection
2. General
nounfeminine

research (systematic or scientific investigation

academic work)

a search

a quest

Elle fait de la recherche en biologie moléculaire.

She does research in molecular biology.

Synonyms:travaux de recherche, études, investigation, quête, examen
4. General
noun

Refinement

sophistication

or being "sought after."

Ce restaurant est connu pour la recherche de ses plats.

This restaurant is known for the sophistication of its dishes.

Synonyms:raffinement, élégance
recherche - French Definition & Examples