How is the word détective translated from French to English

English translation
detective
noun

Personne dont le métier est d'enquêter sur les crimes.

A person whose job is investigating crimes.

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  • Le détective a interrogé chaque témoin. — The detective questioned every witness.

  • Elle veut devenir détective un jour. — She wants to become a detective one day.

  • Combien de détectives travaillent sur cette affaire ? — How many detectives are working on this case?

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