questions approfondies
The English phrase "probing questions" is translated into French as questions approfondies.
This phrase refers to questions designed to elicit more detailed information or a deeper understanding of a subject. When using this phrase in a sentence, remember that in French, you pose (place or set) a question rather than using the verb demander (to ask) in this context. The common expression is poser des questions approfondies.
Did you know?
- In a professional context, someone who asks questions approfondies might be described as having an esprit d'analyse, a specific cultural value in French education that prizes the ability to break down a complex subject logically.
- In a courtroom or high-stakes setting, instead of 'approfondies', lawyers might use the term questions pièges, which literally translates to 'trap questions'.
- The word fond in approfondies refers to the 'bottom' or 'depth' of something. To 'go to the bottom' of a matter in French is aller au fond des choses, mirroring the English idiom but using the same root as 'probing questions'.
Examples in context
- Nous devons poser des questions approfondies si nous voulons obtenir de réelles informations.We need to ask some probing questions if we want to get some real information.This sentence illustrates how to use the phrase questions approfondies when seeking real information.Tatoeba #9009496 by Aiji, translation #5343133 by AlanF_US
- L'enquêteur a posé des questions approfondies sur le sujet.The investigator asked probing questions about the subject.
- Elle utilise des questions approfondies pour mieux comprendre le client.She uses probing questions to better understand the client.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are preparing for a job interview.
- GabrielJe vais préparer quelques questions approfondies.I am going to prepare some probing questions.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel.That is an excellent idea, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu en as aussi ?Do you have some too?
- LéaOui, j'ai déjà noté des questions approfondies.Yes, I have already noted some probing questions.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
