English–French

“investigator” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃kɛtœʁ/

Example

Un enquêteur mène une enquête sur cet accident.

An investigator is investigating this accident.

Illustration for enquêteur (investigator)

How to say “investigator” in French

“Investigator” in French is enquêteur.

An investigator who gathers accounts and evidence until the outline of a case or fact becomes clear.

Full entry for enquêteur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with enquêteur

Un enquêteur privé retrouve une personne disparue.

A private detective finds a missing person.

Tips for using enquêteur

  • Enquêteur does not by itself imply police work and can describe a person conducting a journalistic or opinion survey investigation.

Other French words for “investigator”

L'investigateur est responsable du dossier.

The investigator is in charge of the file.

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