find out
A transitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to pick up [the phone]).
transitive phrasal verb
a. découvrir
I've almost finished this novel. When will I find out who the killer is?J'ai presque fini ce roman. Quand vais-je découvrir qui est le meurtrier ?
b. apprendre
Mom is going to be mad when she finds out you lied about the broken plate.Maman va être fâchée quand elle apprendra que tu as menti à propos de l'assiette cassée.
c. trouver
We need to find out where the nearest pharmacy is.Il faut que nous trouvions où est la pharmacie la plus proche.
d. se renseigner sur
I'm going to find out who's in charge of hiring in the company.Je vais me renseigner sur la personne chargée du recrutement dans l'entreprise.
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
intransitive phrasal verb
a. se renseigner
I don't know who told the boss we left early, but I'll find out.Je ne sais pas qui a dit au patron qu’on était partis tôt, mais je vais me renseigner.
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