French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
chercheur
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛʁʃœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounresearcher
Example
Le chercheur présente ses résultats.
The researcher presents their results.
More examples
On a engagé un chercheur pour le projet.
They hired a researcher for the project.
Core concept
A specialist who turns questions into tested findings in science or technology.
Common phrases
un chercheur
a researcher
un chercheur scientifique
a scientific researcher
un chercheur universitaire
a university researcher
Similar words
scientifique: A researcher who uses observation and experiments to develop theories or explanations of phenomena.
spécialiste: A person highly knowledgeable in a field and deeply familiar with a specific problem.
Definition in French
Personne dont l'activité principale est la recherche scientifique ou technique, visant à formuler et tester des hypothèses.
Word origin
Chercheur developed from the verb chercher with the French agent suffix -eur; chercher came through Old French cerchier from Latin circare.
Usage tips
- Chercheur refers to research work, whereas enquêteur usually refers to someone conducting an investigation or inquiry.