Demandai (en. Asked)
/demandɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Conjugated form of the verb demander, indicating a request made in the past.
I asked for help during the meeting.
Je demandai de l'aide lors de la réunion.
To express a request or question in the past.
He asked if the project was completed.
Il demandai si le projet était terminé.
To make a formal or informal request in the past.
She requested an appointment with her teacher.
Elle demandai un rendez-vous à son professeur.
Etymology
The word 'demandai' comes from the verb 'demander', derived from the Latin 'demandare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ask for help
To request assistance or support.
demander de l'aide
to ask for forgiveness
To express apologies for a fault.
demander pardon
to ask for news
To inquire about someone's situation.
demander des nouvelles
Related Words
demander
To make a request.
demander
demande
The action of asking for something.
demande
demandeur
A person who makes a request.
demandeur
Slang Meanings
To imply hesitation to avoid being direct.
He indirectly asked if she wanted to go out.
Il a demandé de manière détournée si elle voulait sortir.
To make an informal request for a favor.
I asked him for a small favor.
Je lui ai demandé un petit service.