recourir à

Definitions of recourir à
  1. verb
    have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
    synonyms: avoir envie de, avoir recours à, se sentir attiré, être attiré par, être porté sur
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    type of:
    désirer, vouloir
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  2. verb
    develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
    synonyms: avoir recours à, se réfugier
  3. verb
    be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
    synonyms: aller à, avoir recours à, se rendre
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    type of:
    occuper une certaine position, se trouver, être
    occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
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