English–French
“investigate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃kete/
Example
La police enquête sur l'accident.
The police are investigating the accident.
How to say “investigate” in French
“Investigate” in French is enquêter.
Investigators gather clues and statements piece by piece until the course of an event becomes clear.
Example sentences with enquêter
Le journaliste enquête auprès des voisins.
The journalist is interviewing the neighbors.
Tips for using enquêter
- Enquêter is more formal than everyday chercher or vérifier and commonly appears in news, police, and administrative contexts.