🇫🇷 How to say

“to find” in French

trouver
Illustration of "to find" in a French cultural setting
A woman searches through her cluttered bag, finally pulling out her keys with a relieved smile as she finds them just in time.

Usage note

Use 'trouver' when you locate something physically or discover information; it's a common, everyday verb that can also mean 'to think' or 'to consider' in opinions, like 'Je trouve ça intéressant' (I find that interesting).

Examples

  • Je trouve mes clés.

    I find my keys.

  • Il trouve un bon restaurant.

    He finds a good restaurant.

  • Nous trouvons le chemin.

    We find the way.

Quick check

What does "trouver" mean?

  • A. to find
  • B. to wait
  • C. to run
  • D. to open

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