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    Interrogatoire (en. Examination)

    /ɛ̃.tɛ.ʁɔ.ɡa.twaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Phase of interrogation of a suspect or witness.
    The interrogation revealed crucial information.
    L'interrogatoire a révélé des informations cruciales.
    Set of questions asked during an interrogation.
    The lawyers attended the witness's interrogation.
    Les avocats ont assisté à l'interrogatoire du témoin.
    Official interrogation process by the police.
    The police conducted an interrogation lasting several hours.
    La police a mené un interrogatoire de plusieurs heures.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interrogatorius', relating to questioning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police interrogation
    Interrogation carried out by law enforcement.
    interrogatoire de police
    under interrogation
    Under interrogation.
    sous interrogatoire
    to conduct an interrogation
    To proceed with formal questions.
    faire un interrogatoire

    Related Words

    to question
    To ask questions to obtain information.
    interroger
    testimony
    Account of a witness on an event.
    témoignage
    suspect
    Person suspected of a crime.
    suspect

    Slang Meanings

    Intensive questioning
    He underwent an interrogation at the limit of reasonableness.
    Il a subi un interrogatoire à la limite du raisonnable.
    Police pressure
    The interrogation was so stressful that he broke down.
    L'interrogatoire était tellement stressant qu'il a craqué.