English–French
“investigation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃vɛstigasjɔ̃/
Example
La police a ouvert une investigation ce matin.
The police launched an investigation this morning.
How to say “investigation” in French
“Investigation” in French is investigation.
A structured inquiry that follows clues from scattered evidence to the underlying facts.
Example sentences with investigation
Le journaliste mène une investigation sur la corruption locale.
The journalist is conducting an investigation into local corruption.
Tips for using investigation
- French often uses enquête for a police inquiry, while investigation commonly suggests a formal, detailed, or journalistic inquiry.