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interrogation

interrogation, questioning

noun an-teh-roh-gah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

written test

Usage Note

interrogation covers both police questioning and the school quiz sense. French pupils dread une interrogation écrite (a written test), often shortened to une interro. The noun l'interrogatoire is used specifically for formal legal questioning.

Examples

"L'interrogation a duré deux heures."

Natural Translation

The interrogation lasted two hours.

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