inspect

examiner, inspecter

Regarder quelque chose avec attention pour vérifier son état ou repérer des problèmes.

En anglais simple : To look at something carefully to check its condition or find problems.

• Inspect the fruit before buying it.
• She inspected the car for scratches.
• Have you inspected the roof since the storm?

Comment l'utiliser : inspect something for something (Inspect the roof for signs of damage.)

Synonymes : examine, check, look over, scrutinize

Expressions courantes : inspect something carefully, inspect for damage, inspect the engine

inspecter, contrôler

Examiner quelque chose dans le cadre d’un contrôle officiel.

En anglais simple : To examine something as part of an official check.

• Officials inspect the school every year.
• The general inspected the troops before the parade.
• A health officer will inspect the restaurant tomorrow.

Synonymes : examine, check

Expressions courantes : inspect the troops, inspect a factory, inspect a school