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to ask
01
demander
to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb about sth | to ask sb sth
Transitive: to ask about sth
Exemples
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
Pouvez-vous lui demander s'il sera à la réunion demain ?
Did you ask him about his plans for the weekend?
Est-ce que tu lui as demandé ses projets pour le week-end ?
02
demander
to request for something or tell someone to give or do something
Ditransitive: to ask sb for sth | to ask sb to do sth
Exemples
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
Elle a demandé à son collègue son avis sur la nouvelle proposition de projet.
I asked him for a glass of water.
Je lui ai demandé un verre d'eau.
2.1
demander, exiger
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Exemples
He asked for an apology from his friend.
Il a demandé des excuses à son ami.
I understand that I'm asking for a lot.
Je comprends que je demande beaucoup.
2.2
demander, exiger
to request or expect a particular amount of money for what one is offering or selling
Transitive: to ask a sum of money for an item
Exemples
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
Combien demandaient-ils pour l'horloge antique ?
She asked $ 10 for the used book.
Elle a demandé 10 $ pour le livre d'occasion.
2.3
demander, solliciter
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Exemples
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
Il a demandé s'il pouvait prendre quelques jours de congé.
I 'll ask if it's allowed to bring pets into the hotel.
Je vais demander s'il est permis d'amener des animaux dans l'hôtel.
03
inviter
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Exemples
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
Le patron m'a demandé à déjeuner pour discuter de ma promotion.
They 've asked me to coffee.
Ils m'ont demandé de prendre un café.
Arbre Lexical
asker
asking
ask
