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revendiquer

English translation of revendiquer

claim

The French word 'revendiquer' is equivalent to the English word 'claim'. It is used to express the affirmation of one's right to or ownership of something. It can also refer to an assertion of the truth of something, typically without providing evidence or proof. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as legal, insurance, personal or social situations.


Example sentences using: revendiquer

Il revendique la paternité de l'idée.

English translation of Il revendique la paternité de l'idée.

He claims the paternity of the idea.

In this example, 'revendiquer' expresses claiming ownership or authorship of something, here referring to an idea.

Je revendique mon droit à l'égalité.

English translation of Je revendique mon droit à l'égalité.

I claim my right to equality.

In this context, 'revendiquer' expresses the speaker asserting their entitlement or right. The phrase is used here to insist on equal rights.

Ils ont refusé de revendiquer la responsabilité de l'accident.

English translation of Ils ont refusé de revendiquer la responsabilité de l'accident.

They refused to claim responsibility for the accident.

The word 'revendiquer' in this sentence talks about asserting or taking responsibility for something, in this case an accident.

Elle revendique son indépendance en matière de fashion.

English translation of Elle revendique son indépendance en matière de fashion.

She asserts her independence in matters of fashion.

In this case, 'revendiquer' used to express one's control or dominance over something, signifying the woman's control over her fashion choices.

Cette organisation revendique l'attaque.

English translation of Cette organisation revendique l'attaque.

This organization claims the attack.

In this context, 'revendiquer' is used to claim responsibility for the attack. This kind of expression is often used in news reports about conflicts or terrorism.

Le mouvement étudiant a commencé à revendiquer plus de transparence.

English translation of Le mouvement étudiant a commencé à revendiquer plus de transparence.

The student movement has begun to demand more transparency.

Here, 'revendiquer' is used to express a desire or demand for something, in this case, transparency. It signifies a collective assertion by the student movement.

Nous devons revendiquer notre part de l'héritage.

English translation of Nous devons revendiquer notre part de l'héritage.

We must claim our share of the inheritance.

The use of 'revendiquer' in this context indicates the act of asserting or demanding something rightfully one's own, in this case, an inheritance share.

Beaucoup revendiquent cette victoire comme la leur.

English translation of Beaucoup revendiquent cette victoire comme la leur.

Many claim this victory as theirs.

In this sentence, 'revendiquer' is used to indicate multiple people asserting their right or ownership to the victory being referred to.

Il est important de revendiquer nos droits fondamentaux.

English translation of Il est important de revendiquer nos droits fondamentaux.

It is important to claim our fundamental rights.

Here, 'revendiquer' conveys the action of standing up for or asserting one's fundamental rights. This could be used in a political or legal context.

Les travailleurs continuent de revendiquer de meilleures conditions de travail.

English translation of Les travailleurs continuent de revendiquer de meilleures conditions de travail.

The workers continue to demand better working conditions.

In this context, 'revendiquer' is used to insist or demand something, demonstrating the workers' ongoing fight for improvement in their working conditions.

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