find
gb/fˈaɪnd/ us/fˈaɪnd/
A1
Anglais
~ 200
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
A1
action
1
discover something by chance or search
To see or get something after looking for it or by chance.
Schéma d’usage :
to find [something/someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'find' with 'look for'. 'Find' means you have already located it; 'look for' means you are still searching.
Synonymes
discover (Often used for finding something new or previously unknown.)
Antonymes
lose (Means to no longer have something because you cannot find it.)
Collocations
find a job
|find a way
|find the key
|find information
|find a solution
Thèmes
daily life
|travel
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I found my wallet under the couch.
- She found a great restaurant in the city.
- We found the missing cat in the garden.
- They found a mistake in the report.
- He found his old school photos in a box.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I found a coin on the street.
- She found her phone in her bag.
- We found the park easily.
- He found the book in the library.
- They found a new friend at school.
Verbe
A2
action
2
realize or learn something
To learn something new, often by being told or by experience.
Schéma d’usage :
to find (that) [clause]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may forget to use 'that' before clauses, especially in formal writing.
Synonymes
learn (Focuses more on gaining knowledge rather than discovery.)
Antonymes
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to something.)
Collocations
find out the truth
|find that it is easy
|find it surprising
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I found that the train was delayed.
- She found the movie boring.
- We found out that he was leaving the company.
- They found it hard to believe the news.
- He found that she was right.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I found that English is fun.
- She found the game easy.
- We found it interesting.
- They found out he is sick.
- He found that he likes cats.
Verbe
A2
action
3
form an opinion about something
To think someone or something is in a certain way.
Schéma d’usage :
to find [someone/something] [adjective]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'find' incorrectly instead of 'think' when talking about general opinions not based on direct experience.
Synonymes
consider (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
Antonymes
dismiss (To reject a belief or opinion about something.)
Collocations
find it difficult
|find someone attractive
|find it strange
Thèmes
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I find this book very interesting.
- She finds him charming.
- They found the exam easy.
- We found her speech inspiring.
- He finds it hard to wake up early.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I find English easy.
- She finds him nice.
- They find the food good.
- We find the movie funny.
- He finds math hard.
Nom
B1
entity
4
something discovered or obtained
Something good or useful you find, often by chance.
Synonymes
discovery (A broader term that can refer to scientific or personal findings.)
Antonymes
loss (The opposite of obtaining something; when something is taken away or missing.)
Collocations
a rare find
|a good find
|an amazing find
Thèmes
daily life
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- This antique vase was a real find at the market.
- The book was an excellent find for only two dollars.
- That café is quite a find!
- Her painting was a rare find from the 19th century.
- The coin is an important archaeological find.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The shop is a good find.
- The toy was a great find.
- This park is a nice find.
- The dress was a lucky find.
- The café is my best find.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
find
API
GB/fˈaɪnd/
US/fˈaɪnd/
Syllabes et accentuation
find (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: find
- Plural: finds
Verb
- Base: find
- 3rd Person Singular: finds
- Present Participle: finding
- Past: found
- Past Participle: found
Famille de mots
Forms
Core family
finder
noun B1
Advanced or less common
findable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfindable
adjective B2
Points clés
- Irregular past: found Verb
- Irregular past participle: found Verb
Expressions
find out
1/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
learn information after effort or inquiry
To get information about something, often by asking questions or looking for it.
Exemples
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out that he was lying.
find out
2/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
discover information
To get information that you did not know before.
Exemples
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out about the surprise party by accident.
- We found out that the files had been deleted.
find yourself
1/fˈaɪnd jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
discover your identity and purpose
To understand who you are and what you want in life, often after new experiences.
Exemples
- He traveled alone to find himself.
- College was where she really found herself.
find fault (with)
1/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize someone or something
To look for and talk about mistakes in someone or something.
Exemples
- She always finds fault with my cooking.
- They found fault with the plan immediately.
find fault (with)
2/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize for mistakes or flaws
To say what you think is wrong with someone or something.
Exemples
- She’s always finding fault with my cooking.
- Instead of finding fault, try to help solve the problem.
find your feet
1/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
informal
adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or situation and feel able to do things well there.
Exemples
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She’s finally finding her feet after moving abroad.
find your feet
2/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
Adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or job and feel confident there.
Exemples
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She's still finding her feet at university.