interrogative

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire un type de phrase, de proposition ou de mot qui pose une question.

An adjective used to describe a type of sentence, clause, or word that asks a question.

1. Relating to verbs in the interrogative moodC1formal

   Describing a verb form used to ask a question, often involving inversion or auxiliary verbs.

   interrogatif (forme verbale)

   • In English, the interrogative mood often requires an auxiliary verb.
   • The sentence 'Are you coming?' uses an interrogative verb structure.
   • She studied the interrogative forms in French grammar.

   Synonymesinterrogatoryquestioning

2. Having the nature of an interrogationB2formal

   Relating to or characterized by questioning; used to ask for information.

   Interrogatif

   • The detective's interrogative tone made the suspect nervous.
   • His interrogative gaze demanded an honest answer.
   • The report had an interrogative style, posing many questions.

   Synonymesinquiringinquisitiveinterrogatoryprobingquestioning

• Nom désignant une phrase ou une construction qui pose une question ; certains linguistes le considèrent comme un mode grammatical distinct.

A noun referring to a sentence or construction that asks a question, often considered by some linguists to represent a distinct grammatical mood.

1. Question formB2formal

   A sentence or phrase used to ask a question, seeking information or a reply.

   interrogative

   • 'Where are you going?' is an interrogative.
   • In English, an interrogative often begins with a question word.
   • The teacher explained how to form an interrogative in French.

   Synonymesinterrogationqueryquestion

2. C1formal

   A grammatical mood used to express questions, considered by some linguists as a distinct mood.

   Mode interrogatif

   • The interrogative mood is used to ask for information.
   • Some languages mark the interrogative mood with a specific verb form.
   • Linguists debate whether the interrogative is a separate mood or a type of declarative.

   Synonymesinterrogative mood