cherchait
/ʃɛʁ.ʃɛ/chercher
1.
verbIndicative1stImperfectSingular3
was looking for
was searching for
was trying to find
Il cherchait ses clés partout ce matin.
He was looking for his keys everywhere this morning.
2.
verbIndicative1stImperfectSingular3
was trying to (do something)
was seeking (to understand/obtain something)
Elle cherchait à comprendre la situation.
She was trying to understand the situation.
