probe in French
probe in French is sonde, explorateur, perche — probe means a formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
probe in French
sonde
(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]
explorateur
(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]
sonde
(aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.]
perche
(aeronautics) A tube attached to an aircraft which can be fitted into the drogue from a tanker aircraft to allow for aerial refuelling. [from 20th c.]
sonde
What does "probe" mean?
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noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
"The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent."
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noun A slender instrument used to explore a wound, cavity, or piece of equipment.
"The engineer pushed a thin probe into the engine to look for a blockage."
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noun An uncrewed spacecraft sent to gather information about a distant location.
"The probe travelled for years before it reached the edge of the solar system."
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verb To investigate or examine something closely, often to uncover hidden information.
"The inspector probed the manager about the missing paperwork."
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probe in a sentence
- The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent.
- A police probe is under way after the charity's funds went missing.
- The engineer pushed a thin probe into the engine to look for a blockage.
- The dentist gently touched the tooth with a small probe.
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What is "probe" in French?
"probe" in French is sonde, explorateur, perche. probe means: A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
How do you use "probe" in a sentence?
Example: "The council ordered a probe into how the money for the new bridge was spent." In French, "probe" is sonde, explorateur, perche.
Are there other ways to say "probe" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "probe": sonde, explorateur, perche.
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