Also means
to seek
Usage Note
Rechercher is more deliberate and systematic than chercher (to look for) — it implies careful investigation or active pursuit. Être recherché can mean 'to be wanted' (by police) or 'to be sought-after' (in demand). The noun la recherche means both 'research' and 'the search'.
Examples
"Elle recherche un appartement depuis un mois."
Natural Translation
She has been searching for an apartment for a month.
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