seeking in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for seeking in the English»French Dictionary

I.attention-seeking N

attention-seeking

besoin m d'attirer l'attention

II.attention-seeking ADJ

attention-seeking person:

attention-seeking

cherchant à attirer l'attention

I.self-seeking [Brit, Am ˈˌsɛlf ˈsikɪŋ] N

self-seeking

égoïsme m

II.self-seeking [Brit, Am ˈˌsɛlf ˈsikɪŋ] ADJ

self-seeking

égoïste

I.seek <pret, pp sought> [Brit siːk, Am sik] VB trans

1. seek (try to obtain, wish to have):

seek agreement, asylum, confrontation, means, promotion, refuge, solution

chercher

seek advice, help, permission, public inquiry, backing, redress

demander

to seek revenge

chercher à se venger

to seek sb's approval/a second term of office

chercher à obtenir l'approbation de qn/un second mandat

to seek to do

chercher à faire, tenter de faire

I do not seek to do

je ne cherche pas à faire

to seek one's fortune

chercher fortune

2. seek (look for) police, employer, person:

seek person, object

rechercher

‘sporty 45-year-old divorcee seeks similar’ JOURN

‘femme divorcée, 45 ans, sportive, cherche âme sœur’

II.-seeking COMP

-seeking

en quête de

III.to seek for, to seek after VB intr

to seek for, to seek after

rechercher qc

heat-seeking missile N

heat-seeking missile

missile m à tête chercheuse thermique

I.seek out VB [Brit siːk -, Am sik -] (seek out [sth/sb], seek [sth/sb] out)

seek out

aller chercher, dénicher

to seek out and destroy MIL

repérer et détruire

hide-and-seek Brit, hide-and-go-seek Am N

hide-and-seek

cache-cache m inv

Translations for seeking in the French»English Dictionary

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démagogique (gén)

popularity-seeking attr

missile guidé par infrarouge

heat-seeking missile

en quête de partenariat

seeking partnerships

démagogie (gén)

popularity seeking

seeking in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for seeking in the English»French Dictionary

heat-seeking ADJ MIL

heat-seeking missile

à tête chercheuse aux infrarouges

I.self-seeking pej N

self-seeking

égoïsme m

II.self-seeking pej ADJ

self-seeking

égoïste

I.seek <sought> [si:k] VB trans

1. seek form (look for):

seek

chercher

2. seek (strive for):

seek happiness, revenge

rechercher

seek asylum, one's fortune

chercher

seek justice, damages

demander

3. seek (ask for):

seek advice, permission

demander

II.seek <sought> [si:k] VB intr

1. seek form (search):

seek

chercher

seek and ye shall find

quand on cherche on trouve

2. seek form (attempt):

to seek to +infin

essayer de +infin

hide-and-seek [ˌhaɪdnˈsi:k] N

hide-and-seek

cache-cache m

to play hide-and-seek

jouer à cache-cache

Translations for seeking in the French»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

système à infrarouges

heat-seeking system

cache-cache

hide-and-seek

briguer emploi

to seek

le nombre de demandeurs d'emploi

the number of those seeking work

chercher/trouver refuge quelque part

to seek/find shelter somewhere

chercher/trouver (un) refuge dans la drogue

to seek/find refuge in drugs

prétendre

to seek

je ne prétends pas vous convaincre

I do not seek to convince you

seeking Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to play hide-and-seek

jouer à cache-cache

to seek one's fortune

chercher fortune

seek and ye shall find

quand on cherche on trouve

to seek to +infin

essayer de +infin

to seek/find sanctuary in sth

chercher/trouver refuge dans qc

this certificate does not seek to replace ...

ce diplôme n'a pas la prétention de remplacer ...

the number of those seeking work

le nombre de demandeurs d'emploi

I do not seek to convince you

je ne prétends pas vous convaincre

to seek reparation from a state for sth

demander réparation à un État de qc

his eyes seek her out/follow her

il la cherche/suit des yeux

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Therefore, experts recommend that women combine the benefits of both programs by seeking regular Pap smear screening, even after vaccination.

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This work ranges from trials of new therapies and preventative treatments, to studies seeking to understand the genetic and biological basis of addictive behaviour.

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This approach has led to the seeking of limit experiences as a sort of dark mysticism.

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The song incited the population to revolt against dictatorial rule, seeking for freedom and independence.

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Participants are typically seeking a life-changing experience: a boost to improve their health, build their confidence, mend relationships or overcome past difficulties.

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The wagon has a slightly ripply coarse chip ride and, since the coupe has been engineered to deliver a sportier feel, it's no panacea for those seeking a pillowy experience.

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They also learn more about the ways of man, including both hunters and the gamekeeper seeking to protect the deer.

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Despite the name, however, it is a carpool or ride-sharing rather than a car share scheme, seeking to link people willing to share transport.

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Human opportunism should not be confused with seeking opportunities as such, or making use of opportunities when they arise.

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The company is also actively seeking other tenants for what today is a half-empty mall that hasn't been updated for decades.

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