l'
/ɑ̃kɛt/
Translation
investigation, inquiry
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin inquaesita, from Latin inquisita, the feminine past participle of inquirere ('to search into'), from in- ('into') and quaerere ('to seek').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inquaesita
- English cognates
- inquest, inquire, inquisition
Grammar
Examples
cette .
The police have opened an investigation into this case.
.
A new survey shows that trust is falling.
L' .
The inquiry is progressing slowly but surely.
.
The police are running an inquiry into the theft.
.
The journalist finished his investigation this morning.
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