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    L'interrogea (en. Questioned him)

    /lɛ̃.tɛ.ʁɔ.ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask someone questions in order to obtain information.
    The detective questioned him about the events of the previous night.
    Le détective l'interrogea sur les événements de la nuit précédente.
    To seek clarifications or explanations.
    The teacher questioned him to ensure he had understood the lesson.
    L'enseignant l'interrogea pour s'assurer qu'il avait bien compris la leçon.
    Often used in a police or judicial context.
    The police questioned him at length before releasing him.
    La police l'interrogea longuement avant de le relâcher.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'interroger', originating from the Latin 'interrogare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to question a witness
    To ask questions of a person who has witnessed an event.
    interroger un témoin
    to question oneself
    To ask oneself questions about something.
    s'interroger
    to conduct an interrogation
    To conduct a series of questions in order to obtain answers.
    faire passer un interrogatoire

    Related Words

    interrogation
    The action of asking questions, often in a formal setting.
    interrogation
    interrogator
    A person who questions, often used in a police context.
    interrogateur
    information
    Information obtained during an interrogation.
    renseignement

    Slang Meanings

    To scoop information
    He managed to scoop information by questioning him.
    Il a réussi à choper des infos en l'interrogeant.
    To be a little curious
    He plays the curious one and keeps questioning her.
    Il fait le petit curieux et l'interroge sans cesse.