Sollicité (en. Requested)

/sɔ.li.si.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been asked or sought after.
The service is in high demand during the holidays.
Le service est très sollicité pendant les vacances.
Experienced as a need for reaction.
Citizens often feel solicited by politicians.
Les citoyens se sentent souvent sollicités par les politiques.
Who is the object of a pressing demand.
This product is in high demand on the market.
Ce produit est très sollicité sur le marché.

Etymology

From the verb solicit, stemming from the Latin 'sollicitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solicited by the media
To be at the center of media attention.
sollicité par les médias
solicited by the public
To be asked or required by the public.
sollicité par le public
solicited for advice
To be consulted for recommendations.
sollicité pour des conseils

Related Words

solicitation
The action of soliciting something.
sollicitation
to solicit
To ask or seek something.
solliciter
solicitor
A person who solicits.
solliciteur

Slang Meanings

To ask frequently
He is always solicited for his advice.
Il est toujours sollicité pour ses conseils.
To be highly sought after
This artist is in high demand after her success.
Cette artiste est hyper sollicitée après son succès.