The verb trouver (to find) can be used differently depending on context in French.
Using "trouver" to express an opinion in French
(1)
In French, you often use the verb trouver (to find) in a similar way as the verb penser (to think) to express an opinion, as follows:
In this context, just like with penser, you can never omit the pronoun que (that).
See Penser que/Croire que = To think that/To believe that in French
(2)
You can also use trouver the same way you use to find [something to be ...] in English, as follows:
ATTENTION:
See also the more advanced "Penser/trouver/savoir/croire/prétendre que" are followed with the indicative mood (L'Indicatif) in affirmative sentences BUT with the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) in negative ones
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Examples and resources
Elle pense qu'elles sont malpolies.She thinks (that) they're rude.