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    Questionnait (en. Questioned)

    /kɛs.tjɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask questions or make inquiries.
    The teacher questioned his students about the last chapter.
    Le professeur questionnait ses élèves sur le dernier chapitre.
    To examine a subject in depth through questions.
    She questioned the motivations behind her choice.
    Elle questionnait les motivations derrière son choix.
    To inform oneself or inquire about something.
    Jean often questioned his friends about their travels.
    Jean questionnait souvent ses amis sur leurs voyages.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'questionner', of Latin origin 'quaestionem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ask the question
    To formulate a question on a subject.
    poser la question
    to ask oneself questions
    To have doubts or questions.
    se poser des questions
    to answer the question
    To provide an answer to a query.
    répondre à la question

    Related Words

    question
    A statement that solicits a response.
    question
    interrogation
    An act of questioning, often formal.
    interrogation
    answer
    The act of answering a question.
    réponse

    Slang Meanings

    To put someone on the spot.
    He questioned me so much that I felt on the spot.
    Il me questionnait tellement que je me suis senti sur la sellette.
    To use emotional blackmail through questions.
    She questioned her feelings every time they argued.
    Elle questionnait ses sentiments à chaque fois qu'ils se disputaient.