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The systematic search for and collection of information on a specific topic, often for journalistic, academic, or professional purposes.
Für ihren Artikel hat die Journalistin eine wochenlange Recherche betrieben.
For her article, the journalist carried out weeks of research.
'Die Recherche' (research) is a loanword from French, where 'la recherche' means 'die Suche' (the search) or 'die Forschung' (research). This explains the pronunciation and spelling, which are unusual for German.
Ohne eine gute Recherche ist der Bericht wertlos.
Without good research, the report is worthless.
'Recherche' is often used with certain verbs that describe the process. Typical combinations are 'eine Recherche durchführen' (to carry out research), 'Recherche betreiben' (to conduct research), or the related verb 'recherchieren' (to research).
Für seine Doktorarbeit musste er umfangreiche Recherchen betreiben.
For his doctoral thesis, he had to conduct extensive research.
To describe the scope or quality of the search, 'Recherche' is often combined with adjectives such as 'gründlich' (thorough), 'umfangreich' (extensive), or 'sorgfältig' (careful).
Nach sorgfältiger Recherche fand er die entscheidenden Dokumente.
After careful research, he found the decisive documents.
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'die Suche' and 'die Recherche' both mean that you want to find something. 'die Suche' is broader and can refer to things, people, or goals. 'die Recherche' mainly means the targeted search for information on a topic, often for a text, a report, work, or study. Learners may confuse the words because research also involves searching. If you want to find a lost object, you say 'Suche'. If you are collecting information, 'Recherche' fits better.
Für den Vortrag macht Lena eine gründliche Recherche im Internet.
For the presentation, Lena is doing thorough research online.
Die Suche nach einer bezahlbaren Wohnung dauert schon mehrere Wochen.
The search for an affordable apartment has already been going on for several weeks.