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questioning

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ/

questioningnoun

questionings

Translations

interrogatoireTerme courant pour un interrogatoire officiel; s'emploie aussi pour une période d'audition.

The suspect was taken in for questioning by the police.

Le suspect a été emmené pour interrogatoire par la police.

Additional translations

questionnementEmploi abstrait: mise en doute, remise en question.

Definitions

The action of asking questions, especially in an official context.

The suspect was taken in for questioning by the police.

A period of time during which someone is asked questions.

The questioning lasted for several hours before the witness was allowed to leave.

The action of expressing doubt or challenge toward something; skepticism.

There has been widespread questioning of the new policy.

Synonyms

questioningadjective

more questioning

Comp.

most questioning

Super.

/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/

Translations

curieuxPour une attitude ou un esprit avide de savoir.

Her questioning mind led her to explore various fields of study.

Son esprit curieux l'a poussée à explorer divers domaines d'étude.

interrogateurPour un regard ou une expression qui marque le doute ou l'interrogation.

He gave her a questioning look when she explained her unusual plan.

Il lui a lancé un regard interrogateur lorsqu'elle a expliqué son projet inhabituel.

Additional translations

dubitatifNuance de scepticisme ou de doute; surtout pour une expression ou une attitude.

Definitions

Having a curious or inquisitive nature; eager to learn or know more.

Her questioning mind led her to explore various fields of study.

Expressing doubt or uncertainty; skeptical.

He gave her a questioning look when she explained her unusual plan.

Synonyms

questioninggerund / present participle

/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/

Used to describe someone or something engaged in the act of asking questions.

Translations

interrogeantParticipe présent employé pour décrire quelqu'un qui pose des questions.

The questioning officer noted every detail.

L'officier interrogeant a noté chaque détail.

Definitions

Engaged in the act of asking questions.

The questioning officer noted every detail.

Synonyms

questionnoun

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.

questionverb

questioning

Gerund

questioned

Past Simple

questioned

Past Participle

questioning

Gerund

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

Translations

questionner

The detective questioned the suspect for hours.

Le détective a questionné le suspect pendant des heures.

interroger

The teacher questioned the students to assess their understanding of the topic.

Le professeur a interrogé les élèves pour évaluer leur compréhension du sujet.

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

questionadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for asking questions; connected with questioning.

The minister faced a lengthy question period after the speech.