L'enquête
Example: L'enquête a révélé des preuves importantes contre le suspect.
Definition
"L'enquête" is a legal investigation conducted to gather facts and evidence regarding a particular case. It involves systematic examination and inquiry, often by authorities, to uncover important information, as in the phrase: "L'enquête a révélé des preuves importantes contre le suspect."
Etymology
The word "l'enquête" comes from the Old French term "enquêter," meaning to seek out or investigate. It traces back to the Latin word "inquirere," which means to search into or investigate. Did you know? The word's roots reflect the careful and detailed nature of legal investigations.
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"L'enquête" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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