Dictionary · French

explorer

verb

Senses

  1. 1.

    to explore

    to travel through or investigate a place or subject in order to discover or learn about it

  2. 2.

    to examine

    to inspect or investigate something carefully and in detail

  3. 3.

    to venture into

    to go into a new area or try something unfamiliar

Examples

  • "Elle a exploré les ruines anciennes avec fascination."

    She explored the ancient ruins with fascination.

  • "Les chercheurs explorent les possibilités d'une nouvelle technologie."

    Researchers are exploring the possibilities of a new technology.

  • "Tu devrais explorer les différentes options avant de prendre une décision."

    You should explore the different options before making a decision.

Usage

Common in both literal contexts (travel, discovery) and figurative ones (ideas, possibilities). Often used in academic or professional language. Can take a direct object or be used reflexively (s'explorer) for introspection.

Conjugation

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Présent

indicative
jeexplore
tuexplores
il/elleexplore
nousexplorons
vousexplorez
ils/ellesexplorent

Imparfait

indicative
jeexplorais
tuexplorais
il/elleexplorait
nousexplorions
vousexploriez
ils/ellesexploraient

Passé Simple

indicative
jeexplorai
tuexploras
il/elleexplora
nousexplorâmes
vousexplorâtes
ils/ellesexplorèrent

Futur Simple

indicative
jeexplorerai
tuexploreras
il/elleexplorera
nousexplorerons
vousexplorerez
ils/ellesexploreront