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    Questionner (en. Question)

    kɛs.tjɔ.ne

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask someone for information.
    The journalist decided to question the minister about his political choices.
    Le journaliste a décidé de questionner le ministre sur ses choix politiques.
    To examine or analyze in depth.
    It is important to question one's own beliefs in order to progress.
    Il est important de questionner ses propres croyances pour progresser.
    To doubt or call into question a statement.
    She questioned the truthfulness of the information provided.
    Elle a questionné la véracité des informations données.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'questio' which means 'request'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to question one's choices
    To reflect on the decisions made.
    questionner ses choix
    to question reality
    To challenge what is perceived as real.
    questionner la réalité
    to question someone about something
    To interrogate someone about a specific topic.
    questionner quelqu'un sur quelque chose

    Related Words

    interrogation
    The act of asking questions.
    interrogation
    inquiry
    The search for information on a subject.
    enquête
    reflection
    The act of thinking or examining carefully.
    réflexion

    Slang Meanings

    To ask for news in an informal manner.
    He questioned his friends about their vacations.
    Il a questionné ses amis sur leurs vacances.
    To conduct an interrogation in a humorous sense.
    She questioned me like a real police officer.
    Elle m'a questionné comme un vrai policier.