
Rechercher
to inquire
01
se renseigner, demander
to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation
Transitive: to inquire about sth
Example
I called the customer service hotline to inquire about my order status.
He sent an email to inquire about the job opening and application process.
02
enquêter, s'informer
to ask or seek information about something
Transitive: to inquire sth
Example
She inquired the way to the nearest bus stop from a passerby.
Elle s'est informée du chemin vers l'arrêt de bus le plus proche auprès d'un passant.
He inquired his fate from the fortune teller at the fair.
Il s'est informé de son destin auprès de la voyante à la foire.
03
enquêter sur
to conduct a thorough examination or investigation to gather information
Intransitive: to inquire into sth
Example
The detective inquired into the whereabouts of the missing person.
The journalist inquired into the company's financial records to uncover any irregularities.

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