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    Exige (en. Required)

    [ɛɡziʒ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask for what is necessary or desired.
    This task demands a lot of concentration.
    Cette tâche exige beaucoup de concentration.
    To impose an obligation or conditions.
    The contract requires a certain quality of work.
    Le contrat exige une certaine qualité de travail.
    To necessitate or require something.
    This situation demands a quick response.
    Cette situation exige une réaction rapide.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exigere', which means 'to demand, to claim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    demand accountability
    To ask for explanations or justifications.
    exiger des comptes
    require an effort
    To ask a person to make extra efforts.
    exiger un effort

    Related Words

    requirement
    Demand or imposed condition.
    exigence
    demanding
    One who requires a lot of effort or qualities.
    exigeant

    Slang Meanings

    To insistently ask.
    He demands like a boss here.
    Il exige comme un chef ici.
    To be very demanding.
    She is demanding about the quality of her partners.
    Elle est exigente sur la qualité de ses partenaires.