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    Demandèrent (en. Asked)

    /dəmɑ̃dʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To formulate a request or solicit something.
    The students requested an extension to submit their projects.
    Les étudiants demandèrent un délai supplémentaire pour rendre leurs projets.
    To express the need or desire to receive something.
    The children asked their parents for a new toy.
    Les enfants demandèrent un nouveau jouet à leurs parents.
    To require or demand something.
    The employees requested salary increases.
    Les employés demandèrent des augmentations de salaire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'demander' in the simple past, 3rd person plural.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a request
    to solicit something officially.
    faire une demande
    to demand accountability
    to require explanations or justifications.
    demander des comptes
    to request the floor
    to solicit attention to speak.
    demander la parole

    Related Words

    request
    The action of asking, request.
    demande
    requester
    A person who makes a request.
    demandeur
    job seeker
    A person who is looking for a job.
    demandeur d'emploi

    Slang Meanings

    To gather information.
    For the outing, they asked for some details.
    Pour la sortie, ils ont demandé quelques détails.
    To sign up for something.
    They asked to participate in the tournament.
    Ils ont demandé pour participer au tournoi.