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    Question (en. Question)

    [kɛs.tjɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of words or statement used to obtain an answer.
    The question posed to the teacher was complex.
    La question posée au professeur était complexe.
    Problem or subject of discussion.
    He raised an important question during the meeting.
    Il a soulevé une question importante lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quaestio', which means 'request, inquiry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ask a question
    To make a request for information.
    poser une question
    ask oneself questions
    To reflect or question something.
    se poser des questions
    call into question
    To doubt or criticize something.
    mettre en question

    Related Words

    to question
    To ask a question to someone.
    interroger
    answer
    Reaction or information given in response to a question.
    réponse
    discussion
    Exchange of ideas on a subject, often around questions.
    discussion

    Slang Meanings

    An interrogation in a casual manner.
    It's just a question, not an interrogation!
    C'est juste une question, pas un interrogatoire !
    Trick question.
    That was a trick question in the quiz!
    C'était une question piège dans le quiz !