trouve

/tʁuv/trouver
1.
verbInd1stPresSing1, 3

find

locate

discover

come up with (an idea, excuse, solution)

Je ne trouve plus mon portable, tu l'as vu ?

I can't find my phone anymore, have you seen it?

Synonyms:dénicher, repérer, découvrir, inventer, mettre la main sur
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1, 3

find (to think/consider — used to express an opinion)

Franchement, je trouve que ce resto est surcoté.

Honestly, I think this restaurant is overrated.

Synonyms:penser, estimer, juger

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Trouve is a conjugated form of the verb "trouver" (to find, to think/consider).

USAGE

You'd use it like: "Je trouve ça intéressant." (I find/think that interesting.) or "Il trouve son chemin." (He finds his way.)

As an imperative: "Trouve la réponse!" (Find the answer!)

CONJUGATION - 1st Group

Je trouve

Tu trouves

Il/elle/on trouve

Nous trouvons

Vous trouvez

Ils/elles trouvent

trouve - French Definition & Examples