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    L'enquête (en. The investigation)

    [lɑ̃.kɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process of research and data collection for a specific purpose.
    The inquiry revealed numerous problems in the school system.
    L'enquête a révélé de nombreux problèmes dans le système scolaire.
    Study or investigation on a particular subject.
    A sociological inquiry can help understand young people's behaviors.
    Une enquête sociologique peut aider à comprendre les comportements des jeunes.
    Judicial procedure aimed at establishing the truth about a criminal act.
    The criminal inquiry is ongoing to find the person responsible for this theft.
    L'enquête criminelle est en cours pour trouver le responsable de ce vol.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to inquire', from the Latin 'inquirere' meaning 'to seek, to interrogate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To conduct an inquiry
    To undertake research or a study.
    faire une enquête
    Public inquiry
    Inquiry conducted to gather public opinions.
    enquête publique
    To follow up on an inquiry
    To continue or deepen research conducted previously.
    donner suite à une enquête

    Related Words

    To inquire
    To conduct an investigation.
    enquêter
    Inquiry
    Inquiry or questioning process.
    inquiry
    Investigation
    Action of searching for facts or information.
    investigation

    Slang Meanings

    Informal small inquiry among friends.
    We did an inquiry among ourselves to find out who was going to the party.
    On a fait une enquête entre nous pour savoir qui allait à la fête.
    To gather information about a situation or an individual discreetly.
    He did an inquiry about his new neighbor before talking to him.
    Il a fait une enquête sur son nouveau voisin avant de lui parler.