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enquérir

to inquire, to make inquiries

verb ahn-kay-REER Rare

Origin: Latin 'inquirere' (to seek out)

Usage Note

Enquérir is always used reflexively as s'enquérir de — meaning 'to ask about' or 'to inquire into': s'enquérir de la santé de quelqu'un ('to ask after someone's health'). It is formal and literary; in everyday speech se renseigner or demander are preferred. Its conjugation follows acquérir (irregular: j'acquiers pattern).

Examples

"Il s'est enquis de votre santé."

Natural Translation

He asked after your health.

Literal Translation

He himself has inquired of your health.

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