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    Exigeait (en. Demanded)

    /ɛk.zi.ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask for something in an insistent manner.
    He demanded immediate results from his employees.
    Il exigeait des résultats immédiats de ses employés.
    To impose an obligation or necessity.
    This situation required a quick response from him.
    Cette situation exigeait une réaction rapide de sa part.
    To claim in an urgent way.
    She demanded clear explanations after the incident.
    Elle exigeait des explications claires après l'incident.

    Etymology

    The word "exigeait" comes from the verb 'exiger', which originates from the Latin 'exigere', meaning 'to demand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    demand accountability
    Ask for explanations or justifications.
    exiger des comptes
    require an effort
    Ask for a commitment or significant contribution.
    exiger un effort
    demand results
    Expect concrete results following obligations.
    exiger des résultats

    Related Words

    requirement
    A necessity or a specific request.
    exigence
    demandable
    That can be requested or claimed.
    exigible
    demanding
    That demands a lot, imposes high requirements.
    exigent

    Slang Meanings

    To ask insistently.
    He demanded that I leave the party.
    Il m'a exigé de quitter la fête.
    To claim something in a pressing manner.
    The coach required the players to be on time.
    L'entraîneur exigeait que les joueurs soient à l'heure.