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    Suppliait (en. Begged)

    [sy.pli.e]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask for something insistently, addressing someone.
    He pleaded with his friend to help him in difficult times.
    Il suppliait son ami de l'aider dans les moments difficiles.
    To implore or ask with great intensity.
    She pleaded for a second chance.
    Elle suppliait pour obtenir une seconde chance.
    To express an urgent request.
    The children pleaded with their parents to take them to the park.
    Les enfants suppliaient leurs parents de les emmener au parc.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'supply' coming from the Latin 'supplicare' which means to pray or invoke.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pleaded on his knees
    To ask with humility and submission.
    suppliait à genoux
    pleads with tears
    To ask while crying to show pain or despair.
    supplie avec larmes
    pleads from the bottom of the heart
    To ask with deep sincerity.
    supplie du fond du cœur

    Related Words

    supplication
    Urgent or emotional request.
    supplique
    request
    Action of soliciting something.
    demande
    imploration
    Action of asking with great intensity.
    imploration

    Slang Meanings

    To make up for one's troubles
    He pleads in his own way to avoid being penalized.
    Il supplie à sa manière pour ne pas être sanctionné.
    To clown around while pleading
    He clowns around while pleading for a favor.
    Il fait le pitre en suppliait pour une faveur.