This is the 4271st most frequent French word.
enquêter
To investigate.
Here, 'enquêter sur' suggests a formal investigation or examination of events, typically by authorities, into a specific incident.
La police travaille sans relâche pour enquêter sur ce mystérieux cambriolage.
The police work tirelessly to investigate this mysterious burglary.
In this sentence, 'enquêter' is used more generally, implying examination or research to uncover details or causes without necessarily formal authority.
Nous devons enquêter davantage pour comprendre les causes de cet événement.
We must investigate further to understand the causes of this event.
Here, 'enquêter' conveys the effort and time a journalist dedicates to researching and uncovering details for a story, reflecting determined inquiry.