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    Questions (en. Questions)

    /kɛstjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An inquiry made by a person to obtain a response.
    She asked several questions during the interview.
    Elle a posé plusieurs questions lors de l'entretien.
    Doubt or uncertainty about a subject.
    He has questions about project management.
    Il a des questions sur la gestion du projet.
    A problem requiring reflection.
    Environmental questions are becoming increasingly urgent.
    Les questions environnementales sont de plus en plus pressantes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quaestio', which means 'request' or 'interrogation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ask a question
    To make a request for information.
    poser une question
    without question
    Undoubtedly, obviously.
    sans question
    there are no questions
    Everything is clear, no ambiguity.
    il n'y a pas de questions

    Related Words

    questionnaire
    Document containing a series of questions.
    questionnaire
    inquisition
    In-depth examination, often in the form of questions.
    inquisition
    interrogation
    Formal questioning, often by authorities.
    interrogatoire

    Slang Meanings

    Questions asked informally.
    He threw a few questions at me during the break.
    Il m'a balancé quelques questions pendant la pause.
    Trap questions.
    She likes to ask tricky questions to unsettle people.
    Elle aime poser des questions fourbes pour déstabiliser les gens.