chercher /ʃɛʁʃˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "seek".

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Source term
seek
Translation
chercher
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form chercher
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + chercher
Examples
Nous devons souvent chercher.
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Example Sentences

Beaucoup de jeunes couples demandent des conseils avant d'acheter leur première maison.

English: Many young couples seek advice before buying their first home.

B2 · selectionAndClassification

Elle a décidé de demander un second avis à un autre médecin.

English: She decided to seek a second opinion from another doctor.

B2 · selectionAndClassification

Si vous cherchez la vérité, vous devez poser des questions difficiles.

English: If you seek the truth, you must ask difficult questions.

B2 · selectionAndClassification

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