How to Say ‘Looking for’ in French
À la recherche de
ah lah ruh-shuhrsh duh
[ah lah ruh-shuhrsh duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [À la recherche de] is a set phrase for "looking for," often a bit more polished than just [chercher]. Before a vowel, [de] contracts: [à la recherche d'un poste].
Phrase Breakdown
À la
ah lah
Words in this phrase
À
[ah]
At
A preposition used to indicate a point in space or time.
À la fin de l'événement, échangez vos coordonnées.
At the end of the event, exchange contact details.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used to specify a noun that is known or unique in context.
Préparez-vous pour la recherche de nouveau travail avec soin.
Prepare yourself for the job search with care.
Recherche de
ruh-shuhrsh duh
Words in this phrase
recherche
[ruh-shuhrsh]
search
The action of looking for something or an investigation to find something.
La recherche de nouveaux contacts peut être enrichissante.
The search for new contacts can be rewarding.
de
[duh]
of
A preposition indicating association or connection.
L'importance de la recherche de réseau est cruciale.
The importance of networking search is crucial.
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