Implorer (en. To implore)

/ɛ̃.plɔ.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To pray urgently or with despair.

She implores her mother to let her stay a little longer.

Elle implore sa mère de la laisser rester un peu plus longtemps.

To make a very urgent request.

He implores the help of his friends in this difficult situation.

Il implore l'aide de ses amis dans cette situation difficile.

To supplement or ask for something in an intense manner.

They implore justice in light of the abuses suffered.

Ils implorent la justice devant les abus subis.

From the Latin verb 'implorare', which means 'to call for help'.

to implore mercy

To ask for mercy or forgiveness.

implorer la clémence

to implore help

To ask for help in a critical situation.

implorer le secours

to implore respite

To ask for a break or a time of rest.

implorer le répit

supplication

Urgent and desperate request.

supplique

to cry

To express great emotion, often through tears.

pleurer

to beg

To ask for alms or financial help.

mendier

Hope-less imploration

He is at a point where he implores hopelessly for his situation.

Il est à un point où il implore sans espoir pour sa situation.

To call on someone in a desperate way

She implores her friends to come help her move.

Elle implore ses amis pour qu'ils viennent l'aider à déménager.