Requête (en. Request)

/ʁə.kɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of asking something from an authority or an instance.
He submitted a request to the court.
Il a soumis une requête au tribunal.
Form or document by which a request is made.
The grant request was accepted.
La requête de subvention a été acceptée.
Petition or request in favor of a cause.
They launched a request to protect the environment.
Ils ont lancé une requête pour protéger l'environnement.

Etymology

From Old French 'requet', derived from Latin 'repetere' which means to ask again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make a request
To submit a formal application.
faire une requête
Address of a request
Office or person to whom the request is directed.
adresse d'une requête
Online request
Request made via an online form.
requête en ligne

Related Words

Request
Act of soliciting something.
demande
Petition
Document signed by several people to request a change.
pétition
Supplication
Request made with insistence, often in an emotional context.
supplication

Slang Meanings

Urgent or pressing request.
He made a sudden request to get a day off.
Il a fait une requête à l'improviste pour obtenir un congé.
Request that seems futile or out of place.
Your request for a day off during exams is a bit 'bold'.
Ta requête pour un jour de congé pendant les examens est un peu 'osée'.