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PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Chercher is a regular -er verb that is crucial for expressing the act of searching or looking for something. It is widely used in everyday French.
In TEF/TCF writing, use chercher to describe a search or quest, e.g., 'Je cherche un emploi dans le secteur de la santé.'
Elle cherche ses clés partout dans la maison.
She is looking for her keys everywhere in the house.
Do not confuse 'chercher' (to look for) with 'trouver' (to find). 'Chercher' is the action, while 'trouver' is the result.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Chercher typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.