Exiger
Example: Le professeur exige des devoirs bien faits chaque semaine.
Definition
"Exiger" means to demand something firmly or insistently, often because it is considered necessary or right. For example, in the sentence 'Le professeur exige des devoirs bien faits chaque semaine,' the teacher firmly requires well-done homework every week.
Etymology
The word "exiger" comes from the Latin verb 'exigere,' which means 'to drive out,' 'demand,' or 'require.' It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'agere' meaning 'to drive or act.' Did you know? The sense shifted over time from 'to drive out' to 'to demand' or 'require.'
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"Exiger" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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