French Conversation · Level 92
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French word
exigence
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛgziʒɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounrequirement
Example
Le client a des exigences précises.
The client has specific requirements.
More examples
Nous devons satisfaire cette exigence avant la fin du mois.
We must satisfy this requirement before the end of the month.
Core concept
A requirement marked on a contract or specification as something expected.
Common phrases
satisfaire une exigence
satisfy a requirement
répondre à une exigence
meet a requirement
avoir des exigences
have requirements
Similar words
besoin: Something necessary for living or carrying out an activity.
demande: A stated request for someone to do something.
condition: A condition established as necessary for achieving a result.
obligation: A legal or rule-based duty that must be obeyed.
Definition in French
Norme ou condition requise dans un contexte donné, exprimant ce qui est attendu ou demandé.
Word origin
Exigence is formed from exiger with the noun-forming ending -ence and traces back to Latin exigere, which expressed demanding or requiring something.
Usage tips
- For a demanding person, French usually uses être exigeant or être exigeante rather than describing the person as une exigence.