Demander
Example: Je vais demander des informations avant de prendre une décision.
Definition
"Demander" means to ask for something, typically information, help, or permission. It involves requesting or seeking an answer, object, or favor from someone, as in the example phrase, 'Je vais demander des informations avant de prendre une décision,' which means 'I am going to ask for information before making a decision.'
Etymology
The word "demander" originates from the Latin verb 'demandare,' meaning 'to entrust' or 'to commit.' Over time, it evolved in Old French into 'demander,' carrying the sense of asking or requesting. Did you know? The root 'mandare' is related to handing over or entrusting something, which reflects the idea of seeking or requesting.
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"Demander" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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