French Conversation · Level 109
60 words
French word
sondage
Pronunciation
IPA/sɔ̃daʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsurvey
Example
J'ai répondu au sondage en ligne.
I answered the online survey.
More examples
Selon le sondage, la majorité soutient la mesure.
According to the poll, the majority supports the measure.
Core concept
A set of questions used like a probe to bring hidden opinions or habits to the surface.
Common phrases
faire un sondage
conduct a survey
répondre à un sondage
respond to a survey
sondage en ligne
online survey
sondage d'opinion
opinion poll
résultats d'un sondage
survey results
Similar words
enquête: A detailed inquiry into facts and background through interviews or other research.
questionnaire: A set of written or online questions with choices or space for free responses.
Definition in French
Action ou résultat de poser des questions pour connaître l'avis, les habitudes ou les caractéristiques d'un groupe de personnes.
Word origin
The noun comes from sonder, which originally referred to probing or sounding, and it developed a figurative sense of investigating people's views.
Usage tips
- The usual verb pattern is répondre à un sondage, with à before the survey being answered.