How do you say "To come pick someone up" in French?

"To come pick someone up" in French is "Venir chercher quelqu'un". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Venir chercher quelqu'un" mean in English?

"Venir chercher quelqu'un" means "To come pick someone up" in English. Usage tip: [Chercher] can mean more than "look for." In [venir chercher quelqu'un], it means to come pick someone up.

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How to Say ‘To come pick someone up’ in French

Venir chercher quelqu'un

vuh-NEER sher-SHAY kelk uhn

[vuh-NEER sher-SHAY kelk uhn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Chercher] can mean more than "look for." In [venir chercher quelqu'un], it means to come pick someone up.

Phrase Breakdown

Venir

[vuh-NEER]

to come

A verb of movement meaning to come.

Example

Venir chercher quelqu'un à l'aéroport demande de la ponctualité.

Coming to pick someone up at the airport requires punctuality.

chercher

[sher-SHAY]

to pick up / get

Used with 'venir' to mean coming to collect a person.

Example

Venir chercher quelqu'un devant le café est facile.

Coming to pick someone up in front of the café is easy.

quelqu'

[kelk]

some... / someone...

Beginning of the indefinite pronoun 'quelqu'un,' meaning 'someone.'

Example

Venir chercher quelqu'un à cette adresse est pratique.

Coming to pick someone up at this address is convenient.

[uhn]

one / a person

Completes 'quelqu'un,' the expression for 'someone.'

Example

Venir chercher quelqu'un tôt le matin peut éviter le trafic.

Coming to pick someone up early in the morning can avoid traffic.

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