Demandons (en. Let's ask)
/de.mɑ̃.dɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Form of the verb 'demander' in the first person plural in the present indicative.
We are asking for information about the project.
Nous demandons des informations sur le projet.
To express a request or a necessity.
We are asking for a salary increase.
Nous demandons une augmentation de salaire.
To express oneself to obtain something.
We are asking for the help of our neighbors.
Nous demandons l'aide de nos voisins.
Etymology
From the verb 'demander', derived from the Latin 'demandare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let’s ask for more information
An expression to solicit additional details.
Demandons plus d'informations
Let’s ask for the impossible
To ask for something that is very difficult to obtain.
Demandons l'impossible
Let’s demand accountability
To require explanations or justifications.
Demandons des comptes
Related Words
request
Action of asking for something.
demande
requester
Person who makes a request.
demandeur
express request
Clear and precise request.
demande expresse
Slang Meanings
To insistently ask for something.
He asked very loudly, as if it were an order.
Il a demandé très fort, comme si c'était une commande.
To make a request in a roundabout way.
He asked while beating around the bush.
Il a demandé en tournant autour du pot.