English–French
“demand” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛgziʒe/
Example
Le client exige un remboursement.
The customer demands a refund.
How to say “demand” in French
“Demand” in French is exiger.
A demand pushed forward as necessary, leaving no room for negotiation.
Example sentences with exiger
La direction exige des excuses publiques.
Management demands a public apology.
Tips for using exiger
- Exiger sounds markedly forceful, so demander is usually safer for a neutral or polite request.
Other French words for “demand”
Je réclame un remboursement.
I demand a refund.
Les prétentions salariales ont été revues à la hausse.
The salary demands were revised upward.
Les travailleurs revendiquent de meilleures conditions.
The workers are demanding better conditions.
La revendication des employés porte sur une augmentation.
The employees' demand is for a raise.