Demander
Example: Je vais demander des informations au bureau d'accueil.
Definition
"Demander" means to request or ask for something, often information or help, from someone. It involves expressing a desire or need and seeking a response or action, as in the example phrase where one asks for information at a reception desk.
Etymology
The word "demander" comes from the Latin verb 'demandare,' which means 'to entrust' or 'to demand.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean 'to ask' or 'to request.' Did you know that its roots relate to entrusting someone, highlighting the interaction involved in asking?
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"Demander" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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