noun
research, investigation
B1
Means 'research' or 'investigation'. Feminine noun (die Recherche) with plural Recherchen. Common in journalism and fact‑finding contexts; countable and often used in plural. Declines regularly (e.g., Dative singular der Recherche, Genitive plural der Recherchen). Also used for searches and background checks.
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Die Recherche hat viele nützliche Quellen ergeben.
The research turned up many useful sources.
Bei der Recherche fand die Journalistin neue Hinweise.
During her investigation the journalist found new leads.
Für meinen Artikel muss ich noch einige Recherchen durchführen.
For my article I still need to do some research.
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imagine a reporter doing background checks and notes labeled 'Recherche'
sounds like French 'recherche' → research/investigation
die -> picture a female researcher (die Recherche) holding notes
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Often used in journalistic or academic contexts; slightly more formal than the everyday word for 'search'. Plural (Recherchen) is possible but less common.