exiger

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The French verb “exiger” means “to demand,” “to require,” or “to insist upon.” It comes from the Latin verb “exigere,” which means “to drive out” or “to demand.”

Examples:

  1. The teacher exige que les devoirs soient rendus demain. (The teacher demands that the homework be handed in tomorrow.)
  2. The company exige des qualifications spécifiques pour ce poste. (The company requires specific qualifications for this position.)
  3. Le client a exige un remboursement complet. (The customer insisted on a full refund.)

Conjugation

Présent

j’exige
tu exiges
il exige
nous exigeons
vous exigez
ils exigent

Passé composé

j’ai exigé
tu as exigé
il a exigé
nous avons exigé
vous avez exigé
ils ont exigé

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