Usage Note
Exiger is stronger than demander and implies an authoritative or non-negotiable demand. It is typically followed by que + subjunctive: j'exige qu'il parte ('I demand that he leave'). The related noun is exigence ('requirement, demand').
Examples
"Il exige une réponse immédiate."
Natural Translation
He demands an immediate answer.

Free starter pack
Building your French vocabulary?
Get the 100 most common French words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.
Related Words
Explore French by topic
FrenchNow
7 min read