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    L'interrogatoire (en. The interrogation)

    /lɛ̃.tɛ.ʁo.ɡa.twaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process of questioning a suspect or a witness.
    The interrogation of the suspect lasted several hours.
    L'interrogatoire du suspect a duré plusieurs heures.
    Formal session of interrogation, often in a judicial context.
    The lawyer was present during the interrogation.
    L'avocat était présent pendant l'interrogatoire.
    Technique used by investigators to gather evidence.
    They used a coercive interrogation to obtain confessions.
    Ils ont utilisé un interrogatoire coercitif pour obtenir des aveux.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'interrogare' which means to ask questions.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    preliminary interrogation
    Interrogation conducted prior to the indictment.
    interrogatoire préliminaire
    to take place during an interrogation
    Occurring during an interrogation session.
    avoir lieu dans un interrogatoire
    to conduct an interrogation
    Organizing an interrogation session.
    mettre en place un interrogatoire

    Related Words

    interrogate
    Asking questions to someone.
    interroger
    suspect
    Person suspected of an offense.
    suspect
    testimony
    Statement made by a witness.
    témoignage

    Slang Meanings

    Tough interrogation
    He underwent a tough interrogation to obtain information.
    Il a subi un interrogatoire à la dure pour obtenir des informations.
    To conduct a strong interrogation
    The detective conducted a strong interrogation of the suspect.
    Le détective a fait un interrogatoire musclé au suspect.