demand
The French word 'demande' is used in the same way as the English word 'demand'. It is a noun that refers to an urgent or peremptory request. For example, 'Il a fait une demande d'asile' translates to 'He made a demand for asylum.'
I am asking for your help.
In this example, 'Je demande votre aide', the term 'demande' is used to represent the act of asking or making a request. In English, it translates to 'I am asking for your help'.
The demand is increasing.
Here, 'demande' represents 'demand' in an economic or business context. Translated to English, 'La demande est en hausse' means 'The demand is increasing'.
He is making an official request.
In this phrase, 'Il fait une demande officielle', 'fait une demande' signifies 'making a request'. Thus, in English, it translates to 'He is making an official request'.