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question

UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
questionnoun
questions
pl
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Translations
questionAu sens de problème ou de question de test.
The quiz included a tricky question about world history.
Le quiz comprenait une question difficile sur l’histoire mondiale.
She asked a question about the homework assignment.
Elle a posé une question sur le devoir à faire.
questionAu sens de « problème » ou de « sujet à résoudre ».
The question of how to reduce costs was the main topic of the meeting.
La question de savoir comment réduire les coûts était le principal sujet de la réunion.
Additional translations
douteAu sens de doute ou d’incertitude.
Definitions
A sentence or phrase used to find out information.
She asked a question about the homework assignment.
A matter requiring resolution or discussion.
The question of how to reduce costs was the main topic of the meeting.
A doubt or uncertainty about something.
There was a question about the accuracy of the report.
A problem or puzzle that tests knowledge or understanding.
The quiz included a tricky question about world history.
Synonyms
inquiry
query
interrogation
probe
examination
investigation
doubt
issue
problem
questionverb
questioned
Past Simple
questioned
Past Participle
questioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Translations
The teacher questioned the students to assess their understanding of the topic.
Le professeur a interrogé les élèves pour évaluer leur compréhension du sujet.
The detective questioned the suspect for hours.
Le détective a questionné le suspect pendant des heures.
Additional translations
mettre en douteAu sens de contester ou de remettre en cause la validité de quelque chose.
Definitions
To ask someone about something, especially in an official context.
The detective questioned the suspect for hours.
To express doubt about something or challenge its validity.
She questioned the accuracy of the report.
To interrogate or examine by asking questions.
The teacher questioned the students to assess their understanding of the topic.
Synonyms
investigate
cross-examine
challenge
inquire
query
interrogate
probe
examine
questionadjective
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Used attributively (noun adjunct) to modify another noun, e.g. "question time", "question period".
Translations
interrogatifEmploi surtout grammatical ou formel.
The minister faced a lengthy question period after the speech.
Le ministre a dû faire face à une longue période d’interrogation après le discours.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for asking questions; connected with questioning.
The minister faced a lengthy question period after the speech.
Synonyms
undetermined
in doubt
arguable
suspect
problematic
contestable
disputed
uncertain
dubious
doubtful
questionable
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