interroger
question · puzzle
C’est demander quelque chose à quelqu’un pour obtenir une réponse ou des informations.
Interroger is a French verb that primarily means "to question" or "to interrogate."
Meaning
- To ask someone questions, typically to gather information or test knowledge.
- In a more formal or serious context, it can mean to interrogate, such as in a legal or police setting.
Parts
- Prefix: "inter-" means "between" or "among," which suggests an exchange or interaction.
- Root: "roger" relates to ask or speak, coming from the Latin "rogare" (to ask).
Usage examples:
- Teacher to student: "Le professeur interroge les élèves sur la leçon." (The teacher questions the students about the lesson.)
- Police situation: "Les enquêteurs interrogent le suspect." (The investigators are interrogating the suspect.)
Synonyms
- Questionner (to question)
- Poser des questions (to ask questions)
- Sonder (to probe)
- Exploiter (in some contexts, meaning to exploit information)
Antonyms
- Répondre (to answer)
- Taire (to keep silent)
- Ignorer (to ignore)
In short, interroger is centered around the act of seeking answers by asking questions, ranging from casual queries to formal interrogations.
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Examples
Je vais interroger mon ami sur son voyage.verb
I am going to question my friend about his trip.
Le professeur veut interroger un élève.verb
The teacher wants to question a student.
Cette découverte interroge les chercheurs depuis longtemps.verb
This discovery has been puzzling researchers for a long time.
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