Rechercher
to hunt
01
chasser
to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt animals
Example
The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer.
The experienced tracker knew how to hunt stealthily without scaring away the animals.
The tribe used to hunt buffalo for their livelihood.
02
chasser, rechercher
to search for something or someone
Intransitive: to hunt for sth
Example
The journalist often hunts for breaking news stories to report on.
We are hunting for a new apartment in the city.
She is currently hunting for her misplaced keys around the house.
03
chasser, traquer
to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt another animal
Example
The eagle hunts small mammals from great heights with incredible precision.
Wolves hunt in packs to increase their chances of catching prey.
In the wild, big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat.
04
chasser, traquer
to search for and try to capture a person
Transitive: to hunt sb
Example
They hunted the criminal across state lines, determined to bring him to justice.
The authorities have been trying to hunt the escaped convict for weeks.
The secret agents were assigned to hunt the enemy operative hiding in the city.
05
chasser, poursuivre
to drive or chase away someone or something with persistent or aggressive effort
Transitive: to hunt sb/sth somewhere
Example
They hunted the intruders out of the house with a loud shout.
The soldiers hunted the enemy forces across the mountains, pushing them into retreat.
He hunted the raccoons out of the attic with a broom, ensuring they did n’t return.
Hunt
01
chasse, tirs
the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts
02
chasse
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
03
chasse, recherche
the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
04
chasse, recherche
an instance of searching for something
05
chasse, groupe de chasse
an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport
Exemple
The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer.
The experienced tracker knew how to hunt stealthily without scaring away the animals.
The tribe used to hunt buffalo for their livelihood.
