How to Say ‘To pick up’ in French
Chercher
sher-SHAY
[sher-SHAY]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'to look for,' but in context venir chercher often means 'to come pick up.' Handy school phrase!
🇫🇷 In France: At school gates, parents often talk about venir chercher les enfants rather than just prendre.
Phrase Breakdown
Chercher
[sher-SHAY]
to pick up / to get / to fetch
Literally 'to look for', but at school it often means 'to pick up' a child.
Je vais Chercher mon enfant après la classe.
I am going to pick up my child after class.
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