they are looking for
They are looking for something.
Ils cherchent à se couvrir parce qu'au fond, ils se sentent tous coupables.
They’re trying to cover themselves because, deep down, they all feel guilty.
— Pixote, la loi du plus faible (1980)
Ils cherchent une maison où habiter.
They are looking for a house to live in.
Ils cherchent un bouc émissaire.
They’re looking for a scapegoat.
What are they looking for?
They are searching.