Inspection (en. Inspection)

/ɛ̃.spɛk.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Act of verifying or examining something.

The inspection of the premises revealed anomalies.

L'inspection des lieux a révélé des anomalies.

Check carried out by a competent authority.

A security inspection took place at the building.

Une inspection de sécurité a eu lieu au bâtiment.

From the Latin 'inspectio', which means 'examination'.

general inspection

A thorough check carried out on a location or process.

inspection générale

routine inspection

Planned and regular check.

inspection de routine

surprise inspection

Check carried out without notice.

inspection surprise

inspect

Carefully examine something.

inspecter

inspector

Person who conducts inspections.

inspecteur

inspectable

That can be examined.

inspectable

Quick check.

They did a quick inspection before leaving.

Ils ont fait une inspé rapide avant de partir.

Check-up.

We need to do a check-up of the gear before the outing.

On doit faire une vérif du matos avant la sortie.