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    Demandent (en. Ask)

    /də.mɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Conjugated form of the verb 'demander' in the present indicative in the 3rd person plural.
    They are asking for information about the project.
    Ils demandent des informations sur le projet.
    Express a desire to obtain something.
    The students are asking for an extension on their assignments.
    Les étudiants demandent un délai pour le rendu de leurs travaux.
    Ask a question or request an answer.
    They are asking where the museum is located.
    Elles demandent où se trouve le musée.
    Require something insistently.
    They are asking for clear explanations about the situation.
    Ils demandent des explications claires sur la situation.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'demander', derived from Latin 'demandare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    demand an accounting
    require justifications or explanations.
    demandent des comptes
    ask for forgiveness
    seek pardon for an offense.
    demandent pardon
    ask for news
    try to find out news about someone.
    demandent des nouvelles
    ask for help
    request support or assistance.
    demandent de l'aide

    Related Words

    request
    action of soliciting something.
    demande
    asking
    someone who asks a question or makes a request.
    demandant
    to ask
    making a request or asking a question.
    demander

    Slang Meanings

    Ask for something informally.
    He asked for a hand like that, without any formalities.
    Il a demandé un coup de main comme ça, sans formalités.
    Insist on getting an answer.
    She keeps asking, she is really insistent.
    Elle ne cesse de demander, elle est vraiment insistante.