French word

solliciter

Pronunciation

IPA/solisite/

Meaning

  • verbask for ___

Example

Nous sollicitons des informations complémentaires.

We ask for additional information.

Illustration for solliciter (ask for ___)

More examples

Je l'ai sollicité pour un conseil.

I asked him for advice.

Core concept

A formal hand reaching toward an office for information, approval, or support.

Common phrases

  • solliciter quelqu'un

    ask someone

  • solliciter un conseil

    ask for advice

  • solliciter des informations

    ask for information

Similar words

demander: To ask someone orally or in writing for information, an item, or help.
s'adresser à: To speak directly to a specific person to ask for advice or a favor.

Definition in French

Demander formellement quelque chose à quelqu'un, souvent dans un contexte professionnel ou administratif.

Word origin

The French verb comes through Old French from Latin sollicitare, whose sense of stirring or troubling developed into actively seeking a response or favor.

Usage tips

  • Solliciter is more formal than demander and is especially common in administrative, professional, and written contexts.

Other meanings

  • requestverb

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