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cherchent

/ʃɛʁʃ/chercher
1.
verbIndicative, Subjunctive1stPresentPlur3

look for

search for

seek

Ils cherchent leurs clés partout.

They are looking for their keys everywhere.

Synonyms:rechercher, fouiller
2.
verbIndicative, Subjunctive1stPresentPlur3

try to

attempt to

look for (trouble)

seek (an outcome, often abstract)

Ils cherchent toujours la bagarre.

They're always looking for a fight.

Synonyms:tenter, essayer, provoquer