find

• Nom désignant quelque chose qui a été découvert ou trouvé, souvent de manière inattendue, comme un objet, un lieu ou une information.

A noun referring to something that is discovered or found, often unexpectedly, such as an object, place, or piece of information.

1. DiscoveryB1informal

   Something that is discovered or found, often unexpectedly valuable.

   trouvaille

   • This antique shop has some great finds.
   • The garage sale was full of amazing finds.
   • She shared her latest fashion finds from the market.

   Synonymesacquisitionbargainbonanzacatchdiscoverygodsendtreasurewindfall

2. Legal discoveryC1formallegal

   The process in a lawsuit where parties exchange information and evidence.

   Communication de pièces

   • The lawyers completed the discovery phase of the trial.
   • Discovery revealed important documents in the case.
   • Both sides must comply with discovery requests.

3. Archaeological discoveryB2formalscientific

   An object or site discovered through excavation or research.

   découverte archéologique

   • The archaeologists announced a major find from ancient Rome.
   • This find provides new insights into prehistoric life.
   • The museum displayed the recent archaeological finds.

   Synonymesartifactdiscoveryrelictrove

   Antonymesloss

• Verbe indiquant l'action de découvrir quelque chose ou quelqu'un, soit par hasard, soit à la suite d'une recherche.

A verb used to indicate the act of discovering something or someone, either by chance or through searching.

verbe irrégulier

1. Discover by chanceA1formal

   To discover something or someone unexpectedly or by chance.

   trouver par hasard

   • I found my keys under the sofa.
   • She found a wallet on the street.
   • He found an old photo while cleaning the attic.

   Synonymeschance uponcome acrossdiscoverencounterhappen upon

2. Locate after searchingA1formal

   To locate something after looking for it.

   Trouver après recherche

   • Can you find the map in the drawer?
   • They finally found the missing documents.
   • I can't find my phone anywhere.

   Synonymescome acrossdiscoverlocatetrack downturn upunearth

   Antonymeslosemisplacemiss

3. Discover through experienceA2formal

   To experience or discover something through use or observation.

   découvrir par l'expérience

   • I find this book very interesting.
   • She finds it hard to wake up early.
   • He found the job challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymesdiscoverencounterexperiencelearnnoticeobserveperceive

4. Reach a decisionB2formal

   To decide or judge something, especially in a legal context.

   statuer, juger, conclure

   • The jury found him guilty of the crime.
   • The court found in favor of the plaintiff.
   • Experts found no evidence of wrongdoing.

   Synonymesadjudgedecidedeclaredeemdetermineholdjudgerule

Variantes phrasalfind out