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    L'inspecteur (en. The inspector)

    /lɛ̃spɛktœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An official who examines things carefully.
    The inspector searched the office for evidence.
    L'inspecteur a fouillé le bureau pour trouver des preuves.
    A police officer assigned to an investigation.
    The inspector interviewed several witnesses regarding the theft.
    L'inspecteur a interrogé plusieurs témoins au sujet du vol.
    A professional who controls quality in various fields.
    The health inspector visited the restaurant to check hygiene standards.
    L'inspecteur de la santé a visité le restaurant pour vérifier les normes d'hygiène.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inspectore', derived from 'inspectus', which means to examine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Inspector Gadget
    A cartoon character known for his multi-functional gadgets.
    l'inspecteur Gadget
    The revenue inspector
    An official who checks accounts and finances.
    l'inspecteur des recettes
    Police inspector
    A police officer who conducts criminal investigations.
    inspecteur de la police

    Related Words

    Inquiry
    Systematic search for information for a specific purpose.
    enquête
    Inspect
    To examine something carefully.
    inspecter
    Inspection
    Act of checking the condition or quality of something.
    inspection

    Slang Meanings

    An inspector who shows excessive enthusiasm.
    This inspector is a real snoop!
    Cet inspecteur, c'est un vrai fouineur !
    An inspector who is very strict.
    Watch out for him, he’s a real cop!
    Attention à lui, c'est un vrai gendarme !