Question

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 Verb 1.3 Special Usage 2 French 2.1 Noun

English

Noun

question (questions)

1. a sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, that asks for a reply or response

   "he asked a direct question";

   Synonyms - inquiry, enquiry , query

2. a subject/topic under consideration/discussion;

   "the question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting";

   Synonyms - subject, topic, problem, issue

3. a period or moment of questioning;

   "there was a question about which material to use";

   Synonyms - consideration, inquiry, interrogation

4. doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter;

   "there is a question over his claim to the property";

   Synonyms - doubt

5. a formal proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote;

   "I move that the question be put to the vote";

   Synonyms - motion, proposition, proposal

6. "pop the question" - "to make a marriage proposal" - usage - informal, jocular

Translations

Please check that these translations do relate to the noun. But also can someone please check which meaning the translations apply to ?

• spørsmål

  Frage f

  vraag f

  kysymys

  question f

  ceist

• Polish: pytanie n

Verb

question (questions, questioned , questioning )

1. ask questions of; interrogate ; enquire ; ask for information
2. raise doubts about; have doubts about

Special Usage

to be elaborated

• a question of time
• beyond question
• in question - the person in question
• out of the question; no question of
• put the question
• question mark
• question time

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French

question

Noun

1. a question.
2. a matter or issue; a problem.