French Word · Intermediate
Chercher
To look for / To search
Pronunciation: sher-SHAY
Meaning
To try to find something or someone.
Example
Je cherche mes clés, je ne les trouve pas.
I'm looking for my keys, I can't find them.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Chercher out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.