finding

• Nom désignant ce qui a été découvert ou trouvé à la suite d'une recherche, d'une enquête ou d'un examen.

A noun referring to something that is discovered or found as a result of research, investigation, or examination.

1. Result of researchB2formal

   A conclusion or fact discovered through investigation, study, or research.

   résultat de recherche

   • The study's main finding was that exercise improves memory.
   • The report's findings revealed significant environmental damage.
   • Scientists published their key findings in a journal.

   Synonymesconclusiondeterminationdiscoveryobservationoutcomeresult

2. Legal decisionC1formallegal

   A formal conclusion made by a court or judge about facts in a case.

   Décision judiciaire

   • The court's finding was that the defendant was not guilty.
   • The jury's findings supported the prosecution's claims.
   • The judge's findings determined the outcome of the trial.

   Synonymesconclusiondecisiondecreedeterminationholdingjudgmentrulingverdict

3. Act of discoveringB1formal

   The process or instance of finding something.

   découverte

   • The finding of the lost treasure was exciting.
   • His finding of the error saved the company money.
   • The finding of ancient artifacts amazed archaeologists.

   Synonymesdetectiondiscoverylocationuncovering

• 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