recherche

research, search

noun ruh-SHEHRSH Less Common

Usage Note

Recherche covers both academic or scientific research (la recherche médicale, medical research) and the act of searching (en recherche d'emploi, looking for work). The verb rechercher means 'to search for' or 'to seek out', and être recherché means 'to be wanted' (by police) as well as 'to be sought after'. The adjective recherché also means 'refined' or 'sophisticated'.

Examples

"Elle mène des recherches sur le cancer."

Natural Translation

She is conducting research on cancer.

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