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    Réclamait (en. Claimed)

    /ʁe.kla.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Demand something, ask insistently.
    He was firmly claiming his salary.
    Il réclamait son salaire avec force.
    Make a formal request.
    She was demanding an improvement in her working conditions.
    Elle réclamait une amélioration de ses conditions de travail.
    Express an urgent need or desire.
    They were asking for explanations about the situation.
    Ils réclamaient des explications sur la situation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to claim', derived from the Latin 'reclamare' which means 'to cry out' or 'to respond'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    claim one's rights
    Ask for what is owed to us.
    réclamer ses droits
    claim help
    Ask for assistance or support.
    réclamer de l'aide
    claim the truth
    Demand clarification or information.
    réclamer la vérité

    Related Words

    claim
    A request made to express dissatisfaction.
    réclamation
    claimant
    A person who claims, who asks for something.
    réclamateur
    claim-maker
    A person who makes a claim.
    réclamant

    Slang Meanings

    Demand vehemently.
    He keeps claiming like a child.
    Il ne cesse de réclamer comme un enfant.
    Fill out documents insistently.
    She demands her papers as if it were urgent.
    Elle réclame ses papiers comme si c'était urgent.