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question

/ˈkwɛstjən/

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noun

Question

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

Examples :

"What is your question?"

Quelle est votre question ?

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noun

Sujet, question

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

Examples :

"The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting."

La question de l'ancienneté sera discutée lors de la réunion.

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noun

Doute, remise en question

A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.

Examples :

"He obeyed without question."

Il a obéi sans remettre en question.

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noun

Question, sujet

A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

Examples :

"I move that the question be put to a vote."

Je propose que la question soit soumise au vote.

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noun

Questionnement, interrogation

(chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

Examples :

"The prisoner's confession was extracted through a brutal question. "

Les aveux du prisonnier ont été extorqués par un questionnement brutal.

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noun

Discussion, entretien

Talk; conversation; speech.

Examples :

"Our teacher's question about the history of the Roman Empire was a long and interesting discussion. "

La question de notre professeur sur l'histoire de l'Empire romain a donné lieu à une longue et intéressante discussion.

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verb

Questionner, interroger

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

Examples :

"The teacher questioned the student about the history assignment. "

Le professeur a interrogé l'élève au sujet du devoir d'histoire.

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verb

Remettre en question, douter de

To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Examples :

"My friend's sudden illness questions whether the picnic can still go ahead. "

La maladie soudaine de mon ami remet en question la tenue du pique-nique.

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Discuter, débattre

To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Examples :

"The siblings questioned each other about who left the messy room. "

Les frères et sœurs se sont disputés pour savoir qui avait laissé la chambre en désordre.

"My brother and I often question each other about our plans for the weekend. "

Mon frère et moi discutons souvent de nos projets pour le week-end.

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