Usage Note
Exigeant describes a person or situation with high expectations; the feminine form is exigeante. It can be used positively (a dedicated teacher) or negatively (an unreasonable boss); context determines the shade.
Examples
"Ce professeur est très exigeant."
Natural Translation
This teacher is very demanding.

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