Investigations (en. Investigations)

ɛ̃.vɛ.sti.ɡa.sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of seeking to know facts, events.

The investigations revealed important evidence.

Les investigations ont révélé des preuves importantes.

Thorough study of a particular subject.

The investigation into the car accident lasted several months.

L'investigation sur l'accident de voiture a duré plusieurs mois.

Investigation conducted by authorities.

The police investigations are ongoing.

Les investigations policières se poursuivent.

Comes from the Latin 'investigatio', derived from 'investigare' which means 'to search carefully'.

to conduct an investigation

To carry out research or inquiries on a subject.

faire une investigation

criminal investigation

Investigation into a crime.

investigation criminelle

in-depth investigation

Detailed and comprehensive examination of a situation.

investigation approfondie

inquiry

Procedure for searching for information about an event or fact.

enquête

revelations

New information made public following an investigation.

révélations

to inspect

To examine something closely to verify its condition or reasons.

inspecter

To conduct an informal inquiry.

I took a quick look, an old-school investigation.

J'ai fait un petit coup d'œil, une investigation à l'ancienne.

To seek information in a stealthy context.

She conducted discreet investigations on her neighbor.

Elle a fait des investigations discrètes sur son voisin.