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exiger

English translation of exiger

require

The French word 'exiger' is used to express a strong need for something or to command something to be done. It is often used in formal or legal contexts and can be used interchangeably with words like 'demand' or 'necessitate'. It is typically followed by the object or action that is needed.


Example sentences using: exiger

Il va falloir exiger plus d'effort de sa part.

English translation of Il va falloir exiger plus d'effort de sa part.

It will be necessary to demand more effort on his part.

In this sentence, 'exiger' is used to imply a necessity or requirement for more effort from the individual in question.

J'exige des excuses immédiates.

English translation of J'exige des excuses immédiates.

I demand an immediate apology.

Here, 'exiger' is used to express a strong demand or requirement for something, in this case, an immediate apology.

English translation of La loi exige une autorisation parentale.

The law requires parental consent.

In this usage, 'exiger' is used to denote a legal requirement or mandate, referring to parental consent in this case.

Cette situation exige une solution rapide.

English translation of Cette situation exige une solution rapide.

This situation requires a quick solution.

In this sentence, 'exiger' is used to indicate an urgent need for a solution to the situation.

Nous devons exiger la vérité.

English translation of Nous devons exiger la vérité.

We must demand the truth.

Here, 'exiger' is used to express the necessity to insist upon the truth.

Je n'ai pas à exiger plus de toi.

English translation of Je n'ai pas à exiger plus de toi.

I don't have to demand more from you.

In this case, 'exiger' is used to express the speaker's unwillingness or unnecessary need to demand more from the listener.

La nature exige du respect.

English translation of La nature exige du respect.

Nature demands respect.

Here, 'exiger' is used metaphorically to embody nature's demand for respect.

L'enseignant peut exiger le silence.

English translation of L'enseignant peut exiger le silence.

The teacher can demand silence.

In this sentence, 'exiger' is used to express the authority a teacher has in demanding silence in a classroom setting.

Il ne faut pas exiger l'impossible.

English translation of Il ne faut pas exiger l'impossible.

You should not demand the impossible.

Here, 'exiger' is used in a context which refers to the impracticality of making unrealistic demands or expectations.

Cette recette exige du temps et de la patience.

English translation of Cette recette exige du temps et de la patience.

This recipe requires time and patience.

In this sentence, 'exiger' refers to the necessities of cooking the recipe, which are time and patience.

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