Inquire vs Investigate vs It's my job to ask questions vs Question

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Inquire

Formel Au-delà de 10 000 (moins courant) B1 verb

Investigate

Top 2000 (courant) B1 verb

It's my job to ask questions

Top 2000 (courant)

Question

Top 1000 (très courant) A1 noun

Le plus formel: Inquire Le plus courant: Question

	Inquire	Investigate	It's my job to ask questions	Question
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɪts maɪ dʒɒb tə ɑːsk ˈkwɛsʧənz// 🇺🇸 //ɪts maɪ dʒɑːb tə æsk ˈkwɛstʃənz//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/
Sens	demander des infos to ask about something	Regarder quelque chose de près pour obtenir plus d'informations. To look into something closely to find out more information.	I have the responsibility to ask questions.	Une phrase ou un mot qui demande une info. A sentence or phrase that asks for information.
Exemple	I called the school to inquire about the application process.	The police will investigate the crime scene for new evidence.	In this role, it's my job to ask questions.	The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Registre	Formel	Neutre	Neutre	Neutre
Fréquence	Au-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 2000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR	B1	B1	-	A1
Nature grammaticale	verb	verb		noun
Collocations	inquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as to	carefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, for, carefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, for	ask the right questions, job responsibilities, role in the team	awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, burning, challenging, controversial, bring up, pose, raise, arise, go unanswered, remain unanswered, question about, question for, question of, come into, call into, be open to, beyond question, in question, without question
Antonymes	ignore, disregard, ignore	ignore, overlook, disregard	ignore inquiries, remain silent	answer, solution
Erreurs fréquentes	Using 'inquire' instead of 'require'., Confusing 'inquire' with 'enquire' (especially in British English)., Using 'inquire' without a specific subject (e.g., 'I want to inquire the details' instead of 'I want to inquire about the details').	Confusing with 'invest' which relates to money or resources., Using as an intransitive verb; it requires an object (e.g., 'investigate the issue')., Mixing up with synonyms like 'examine' without understanding the context.	Misusing 'it's' versus 'its' - 'it's' means 'it is'., 'To ask questions' might be confused with 'asking questions' in different contexts., Omitting 'my' can make the sentence unclear.	Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'
Notes d'usage	On utilise 's'enquérir' dans des contextes formels, comme dans le monde des affaires ou des situations officielles. C'est moins courant dans la conversation de tous les jours, où l'on préfère 'demander'. Évite de l'utiliser dans des situations informelles. Use 'inquire' in formal contexts, such as business or official situations. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'ask' is preferred. Avoid using it in informal settings.	Couramment utilisé dans des contextes formels, en particulier dans le journalisme, la recherche ou les forces de l'ordre. Il peut ne pas être considéré comme approprié dans des conversations informelles. Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in journalism, research, or law enforcement. It may not be seen as appropriate in casual conversations.	Use this phrase in professional settings when explaining responsibilities. It's less appropriate in casual conversations.	On peut utiliser 'question' dans plein de situations, que ce soit à l'école, en entretien ou quand on discute entre potes. Par contre, évite de l'utiliser quand on attend une affirmation. Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected.

Vois-le dans de vrais extraits

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

I investigate, advocate, persuade, and most importantly, win.

Investigate

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

It's my job to ask questions after nightfall.

It's my job to ask questions

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Ah. That is a very good question, Hastings.

There is a question I would like to ask.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Which begs the question, why invent them at all?

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Ah. That is a very good question, Hastings.

There is a question I would like to ask.

Question

Questions fréquentes : Inquire vs Investigate vs It's my job to ask questions vs Question

Quelle est la différence entre Inquire, Investigate, It's my job to ask questions et Question ?

Inquire: to ask about something Investigate: To look into something closely to find out more information. It's my job to ask questions: I have the responsibility to ask questions. Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Lequel est le plus formel : Inquire, Investigate, It's my job to ask questions et Question ?

Inquire est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Inquire, Investigate, It's my job to ask questions et Question ?

Question est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Investigate: The police will investigate the crime scene for new evidence. It's my job to ask questions: In this role, it's my job to ask questions. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Puis-je utiliser Inquire, Investigate, It's my job to ask questions et Question de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Inquire, Investigate, It's my job to ask questions et Question sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.