probe

• Nom désignant un dispositif, un instrument ou un appareil utilisé pour explorer, étudier ou tester quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte scientifique, médical ou technique.

A noun referring to a device, instrument, or tool used to explore, investigate, or examine something, often in scientific, medical, or technical contexts.

1. Scientific instrumentB2formalscientific

   A device used to explore, investigate, or measure something, especially in space or the environment.

   sonde (instrument scientifique)

   • The space probe sent back images of Jupiter's moons.
   • Scientists used a probe to measure the temperature of the volcano.
   • A deep-sea probe collected samples from the ocean floor.

   Synonymesdetectordeviceinstrumentmeasuring instrumentsensor

2. Medical instrumentB2formalmedical

   A thin, flexible instrument used by doctors to examine a body cavity or wound.

   sonde médicale

   • The surgeon inserted a probe to check for blockages.
   • A dental probe is used to examine teeth for cavities.
   • The doctor used a probe to explore the wound.

   Synonymesexplorersoundstylet

3. B2formal

   A thorough and careful investigation or inquiry into something.

   Enquête approfondie

   • The police launched a probe into the corruption allegations.
   • A government probe is underway to examine the safety standards.
   • The committee's probe revealed several procedural errors.

   Synonymesexaminationexplorationinquestinquiryinvestigationresearchscrutinystudy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'examiner, d'étudier ou d'inspecter minutieusement quelque chose, souvent à l'aide d'un outil ou en posant des questions.

A verb used to indicate the act of exploring, investigating, or examining something thoroughly, often with a tool or by asking questions.

1. B2formal

   To investigate or examine something thoroughly, often to find out the truth.

   sonder, examiner

   • The journalist probed the politician about the scandal.
   • Scientists probed the depths of the ocean for new species.
   • The detective probed the witness for more details.

   Synonymesdelveexamineexploreinspectinvestigateresearchscrutinizestudy

   Antonymesignoreneglectoverlook

2. B2formal

   To physically explore or search inside something, often using a tool.

   Explorer ou fouiller

   • The doctor probed the wound to check for debris.
   • The robot probed the surface of the planet for signs of life.
   • He probed the soil with a stick to see how deep it was.

   Synonymesexamineexploreinspectinvestigatepokeprodscrutinizesearch