Demandera (en. Will ask)

/də.mɑ̃.de.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make a request to obtain something.
He will ask for a raise.
Il demandera une augmentation de salaire.
To ask a question or solicit a response.
She will ask where the train station is.
Elle demandera où se trouve la gare.
To express oneself to obtain a favor or a service.
We will ask our neighbor to take care of the cat.
Nous demanderons à notre voisin de s'occuper du chat.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'demander' meaning to solicit action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask for the moon
To make an unrealistic request.
demander la lune
to demand accountability
To require explanations.
demander des comptes
to ask for forgiveness
To apologize for an offense.
demander pardon

Related Words

request
Action of asking for something.
demande
requester
Person who makes a request.
demandeur
requests
Plural of request, a set of solicitations.
demandes

Slang Meanings

To ask for money
He will ask for money to go out tonight.
Il va demander du fric pour sortir ce soir.
To pressure someone
He will pressure me to lend him my car.
Il va faire un forcing pour que je lui prête ma voiture.