Sign in
Enter the word for search

questioning

UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ/

Translations

questioningnoun
questionings
pl
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.
Synonyms
inquiry
interrogation
investigation
probe
examination
scrutiny
query
cross-examination
questioningadjective
more questioning
Comp.
most questioning
Super.
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
inquisitive
curious
skeptical
doubtful
interrogative
questioninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nɪŋ/
Used to describe someone or something engaged in the act of asking questions.
interrogeantParticipe présent employé pour décrire quelqu'un qui pose des questions.
The questioning officer noted every detail.
L'officier interrogeant a noté chaque détail.
Synonyms
inquiring
inquisitive
skeptical
doubtful
suspicious
probing
interrogative
quizzical
searching
investigative
questionverb

questioning

Gerund

questioned
Past Simple
questioned
Past Participle
questioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
US
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
The detective questioned the suspect for hours.
Le détective a questionné le suspect pendant des heures.
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.
Synonyms
inquire
query
interrogate
probe
examine
investigate
cross-examine
challenge

Definitions

questioningnoun
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.
questioningadjective
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.
questioninggerund / present participle
Engaged in the act of asking questions.
The questioning officer noted every detail.
questionverb
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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries