French word

demande

Pronunciation

IPA/dəmɑ̃d/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrequest

Example

J'ai une demande à te faire.

I have a request to make of you.

Illustration for demande (request)

More examples

Ta demande a été acceptée.

Your request has been accepted.

Core concept

A person holds out a clear request for someone else to consider or fulfill.

Common phrases

  • faire une demande

    make a request

  • déposer une demande

    submit an application

  • formuler une demande

    formulate a request

Similar words

besoin: A need arising when something is necessary or lacking.
souhait: A desire for something hoped for or wanted.
appel: A plea for help or a call for attention.

Definition in French

Désigne une requête adressée à quelqu'un ou une sollicitation pour obtenir quelque chose.

Word origin

Demande developed from the French verb demander, which comes through Old French from Latin demandare, meaning to entrust or charge.

Usage tips

  • French demande is often a normal request, while English demand usually suggests stronger insistence or authority.

Other meanings

  • demandnoun

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