Réclamer (en. Claim)
/ʁe.kla.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To ask for something insistently.
He fervently claimed his rights.
Il a réclamé ses droits avec ferveur.
To require the return of something.
She claimed a refund for her ticket.
Elle a réclamé le remboursement de son billet.
To call for something, often in a social or political context.
The protesters are claiming justice.
Les manifestants réclament justice.
Etymology
From Latin 'reclamare', which means 'to cry out again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to claim the truth
To demand to know the truth about a situation.
réclamer la vérité
to claim one's rights
To insist on the respect of one’s rights.
réclamer ses droits
to strongly claim something
To demand something insistently.
réclamer quelque chose avec force
Related Words
complaint
Formal request for correction or compensation.
réclamation
requirement
Condition or pressing need.
exigence
request
Act of soliciting something.
demande
Slang Meanings
To make noise to get something.
He made noise to claim what was due to him.
Il a fait du bruit pour réclamer son dû.
To shout loudly.
She shouted loudly at the office to claim her leave.
Elle a poussé une gueulante au bureau pour réclamer son congé.