French word

requérir

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəkeʁiʁ/

Meaning

  • verbrequire

Example

Le poste requiert de l'expérience en communication.

The position requires experience in communication.

Illustration for requérir (require)

More examples

La situation requiert une réaction immédiate.

The situation requires an immediate response.

Core concept

An open gate that stays closed until a specified condition is present.

Similar words

demander: Request that someone do something.
avoir besoin de: Need something as a necessary condition for coping or functioning.
exiger: Insist on something because of rules or one's position.
imposer: Impose a rule or condition that must be followed.

Definition in French

Nécessiter quelque chose; indiquer qu'une chose est requise pour atteindre un but.

Word origin

French requérir descends through Old French from Latin requirere, formed from re- 'again' and quaerere 'seek or ask'.

Usage tips

  • Requérir is formal, while everyday French more often uses avoir besoin de for a personal need.

Other meanings

  • demandverb
  • requestverb

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