Interroger (en. To question)

/ɛ̃.tɛ.ʁo.ʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To ask someone for information on a subject.

The teacher interrogated the students about the last chapter.

Le professeur a interrogé les élèves sur le dernier chapitre.

To probe or consult someone about their thoughts or feelings.

She asked her friend to interrogate her about her concerns.

Elle a demandé à son ami de l'interroger sur ses préoccupations.

To ask questions formally, often in connection with an inquiry or investigation.

The police must interrogate witnesses to solve the crime.

La police doit interroger des témoins pour résoudre le crime.

To recall knowledge or memorized information.

He had to question himself for a long time before remembering the answer.

Il a dû s'interroger longtemps avant de se souvenir de la réponse.

Comes from the Latin 'interrogare', which means 'ask in between'.

interrogate a witness

To ask questions to a person who has witnessed a relevant event.

interroger un témoin

interrogate the data

To analyze information to draw conclusions.

interroger les données

question oneself about

To question oneself about something.

s'interroger sur

question

Statement that solicits a response.

question

answer

To provide an answer to a question.

répondre

inquiry

Process of seeking information.

enquête

It is the act of asking questions insistently.

He interrogated the guy until he confessed.

Il a interrogé le gars jusqu'à ce qu'il avoue.

To ask for hidden details.

Stop giving me the interrogation!

Arrête de me faire l'interrogatoire !