se trouver
Où se trouve la bibliothèque ?
Where is the library located?
To be located or situated in a particular place
Paris se trouve en France.
Paris is located in France.
Je me suis trouvé dans une situation difficile.
I found myself in a difficult situation.
Can also mean 'to find oneself' in a certain state or situation.
To be in a certain state or condition
Il se trouve que je connais cette personne.
As it happens, I know this person.
Used to express that something is the case by chance or coincidence.
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Pro Tip
Location vs. State
Use 'se trouver' for both physical location and abstract states. For example, 'Je me trouve fatigué' means 'I feel tired'.
Gold Rule
Reflexive Usage
'Se trouver' is reflexive, meaning it describes an action done to oneself. Do not use the non-reflexive form 'trouver' for this meaning.
Word Origin
From Old French 'trouver' (to find) and the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
Usage Notes
The reflexive form 'se trouver' is commonly used to describe location or state. The non-reflexive 'trouver' means 'to find' something or someone.