French word

interrogation

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁogasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquestion

Example

J'ai une interrogation sur ce point.

I have a question about this point.

Illustration for interrogation (question)

More examples

Plusieurs journalistes ont exprimé une interrogation sur le sujet.

Several journalists put forward a question about the matter.

Core concept

A question placed before someone, either to obtain information or to check knowledge.

Common phrases

  • une interrogation légitime

    a legitimate question

  • exprimer une interrogation

    put forward a question

Similar words

question: A single question asked to obtain information from someone.
demande: A request for someone to do something.
contrôle: A test or quiz used to check understanding of a subject.
interro: An informal term for a school quiz.

Definition in French

Demande d'information ou manifestation d'un doute; désigne la formulation même de la question et s'emploie aussi pour une épreuve scolaire.

Word origin

Latin interrogatio, formed from interrogare 'to ask', gave French interrogation for the act or result of questioning.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary conversation, une question is usually more natural than une interrogation, which often denotes a school test or formal questioning.

Other meanings

  • questioningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • interrogatifinterrogativeadjective
  • interrogerquestionverb

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