quête
Quête is a French noun that denotes a long or arduous search aimed at achieving a goal, often involving travel, trials, and transformation. It can refer to a personal, collective, or spiritual pursuit, the act of seeking, or the object being sought. The term derives from Old French quête, from Latin quaerere “to seek.”
In addition to its general meaning, quête also denotes a fundraising collection, especially in religious contexts,
In literature and culture, the quest is a classic narrative device: a character sets out to obtain
In contemporary use, a quest can refer to a defined objective in role-playing games and video games,