investigation

investigation, inquiry

noun an-ves-tee-gah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin 'investigatio', from 'investigare' (to track down)

Usage Note

Investigation in French refers to a thorough inquiry, typically journalistic or official. It is slightly more formal and elevated than enquête, which covers both criminal investigations and surveys. Journalisme d'investigation is the standard phrase for investigative journalism. The verb is investiguer (to investigate), which is less common than enquêter.

Examples

"L'investigation a duré plusieurs mois."

Natural Translation

The investigation lasted several months.

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