l’exigeant
demanding
Qui demande beaucoup d’efforts, d’attention ou de soin, et qui n’est pas facile à satisfaire.
The French word "exigeant" is an adjective that means "demanding" or "exacting" in English.
Meaning:
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Demanding or strict:
It describes a person, task, or situation that requires strict attention, high standards, or significant effort. For example, a boss can be "exigeant" if they set very high expectations. -
Requiring a lot:
It can also describe something that requires a significant amount of work, patience, or skill.
Parts:
- Root: The root is from the verb "exiger", which means "to demand" or "to require."
- Suffix: "-ant," which is a common adjective ending conveying the sense of "having the quality of."
Synonyms in French:
- strict (strict)
- rigoureux/rigoureuse (rigorous)
- pointilleux/pointilleuse (particular, picky)
- contraignant/contraignante (constraining, demanding)
- draconien/draconienne (draconian, severe)
Antonyms in French:
- indulgent/indulgente (lenient)
- tolérant/tolérante (tolerant)
- facile (easy)
- clément/clémente (lenient, mild)
Example sentences:
- Un professeur exigeant — A demanding teacher.
- Ce travail est très exigeant. — This work is very demanding.
In summary, exigeant characterizes something or someone that sets or requires high standards and effort.
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Examples
Le professeur est très exigeant.adjective
The teacher is very demanding.
Ces clients exigeants refusent souvent nos offres.adjective
These demanding clients often refuse our offers.
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