questioning

• Qualifie une personne ou une expression qui manifeste de la curiosité, du doute ou de l'incrédulité en posant des questions, ou qui remet en question quelque chose.

Describing a person or expression that shows curiosity or doubt by asking questions.

1. Showing doubt or curiosityB1formal

   Expressing doubt, uncertainty, or a desire to know more about something.

   interrogateur

   • She gave him a questioning look when he arrived late.
   • His questioning tone suggested he didn't believe the story.
   • The child had a questioning expression on his face.

   Synonymescuriousdoubtingdubiousinquisitivesuspiciousuncertainwondering

   Antonymescertainconfidentsuretrusting

2. Inquiring or seeking informationB2formal

   Involved in asking questions or investigating.

   qui cherche à savoir

   • The detective used a questioning approach during the interview.
   • Her questioning manner made everyone uncomfortable.
   • He adopted a questioning attitude toward authority.

   Synonymescuriousinquiringinquisitiveinterrogativeinvestigativeprobingquizzicalsearching

   Antonymesinformingtellingunquestioning

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de poser des questions, souvent pour obtenir des informations ou mener une enquête.

A noun referring to the act or process of asking questions, often to obtain information or investigate something.

1. Act of asking questionsB1formal

   The process or activity of asking questions to obtain information.

   action de questionner

   • The teacher's questioning helped students think critically.
   • During the questioning, he revealed important details.
   • The interview involved intense questioning about her experience.

   Synonymescross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquiryinquisitioninterrogationprobing

   Antonymesreplyresponse

2. Interrogation or examinationB2formal

   A formal process of questioning someone, often by police or authorities.

   Interrogatoire

   • The suspect underwent hours of police questioning.
   • The lawyer prepared for the witness questioning.
   • Questioning by authorities lasted the entire afternoon.

   Synonymescross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquestinquiryinterrogationprobing

   Antonymesanswerreplyresponse

3. State of doubt or skepticismB2formal

   The act of expressing doubt or challenging beliefs or ideas.

   remise en question

   • His questioning of the theory sparked a debate.
   • There was much questioning of the government's decision.
   • The article raised serious questioning about the study's validity.

   Synonymesdisbeliefdistrustdoubtincredulitymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   Antonymesacceptancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

• Verbe signifiant demander une information en posant une question, ou exprimer un doute, mettre en cause.

A verb used to express the act of asking for information by posing a question or expressing doubt.

1. Ask for informationA1formal

   To ask someone for information by speaking or writing.

   Interroger, poser une question

   • She questioned him about his plans for the weekend.
   • The teacher questioned the students on the lesson.
   • Police questioned the witness for hours.

   Synonymesaskcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   Antonymesanswer

2. B1formal

   To have or express doubt about something; to challenge the truth or validity.

   remettre en question

   • I question the accuracy of that report.
   • Many people question whether the policy will work.
   • He questioned the need for such a large expense.

   Synonymeschallengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   Antonymesacceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust