Demandez-vous (en. Ask yourself)

/də.mɑ̃.de.vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To formulate a question to oneself or to others.

Ask yourself if it’s appropriate to do so.

Demandez-vous s'il est approprié de le faire.

To invite someone to reflect on their position or feelings.

Ask yourself what you really feel about this.

Demandez-vous ce que vous ressentez vraiment à ce sujet.

To express curiosity or a need for information.

Ask yourself if you need more information.

Demandez-vous si vous avez besoin de plus d'informations.

The word 'ask yourself' is composed of the verb 'to ask' and the reflexive pronoun 'yourself'.

do you ask yourself what it is

To wonder about the nature or identity of something.

demandez-vous ce que c'est

do you ask yourself why

To encourage reflection on the underlying reasons of a situation.

demandez-vous pourquoi

do you ask yourself if it’s worth it

To question the value or interest of something.

demandez-vous si cela vaut le coup

request

The action of asking a question or making a request.

demande

question

Asking questions in order to obtain information.

interroger

reflection

The act of thinking or meditating on a subject.

réflexion

Ask in the sense of frequently posing a question.

When you're lost, ask yourself of everyone.

Quand tu es perdu, demandez-vous à tout le monde.

To question oneself in a humorous or sarcastic way.

In relationships, ask yourself if it’s really worth it?

Pour les relations, demandez-vous vraiment si ça en vaut la peine ?