French word

interrogatoire

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁogatwaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninterrogation

Example

L'interrogatoire a duré deux heures.

The interrogation lasted two hours.

Illustration for interrogatoire (interrogation)

More examples

Il a dû passer un interrogatoire après l'accident.

He had to undergo an interrogation after the accident.

Core concept

A person faces a structured series of official questions while an investigation or procedure progresses.

Common phrases

  • passer un interrogatoire

    undergo an interrogation

  • un interrogatoire policier

    a police interrogation

Similar words

enquête: A thorough inquiry conducted to discover what happened and why.
entretien: A work-related or official interview involving an exchange of information and views.
interrogation: Persistent questioning that requires someone to respond.

Definition in French

Désigne une série de questions posées officiellement à une personne dans le cadre d'une enquête ou d'une procédure.

Word origin

The French noun interrogatoire developed from Old French and Latin interrogatorius, an adjective formed from interrogare, 'to question'.

Usage tips

  • French uses subir un interrogatoire for undergoing one and mener un interrogatoire for conducting one.

Other meanings

  • questioningnoun

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