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exiger

to demand, require

verb eg-zee-ZHEH Less Common

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.

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