verb

exiger

require · demand

Demander quelque chose de façon ferme, sans accepter de refus.

The verb "exiger" in French means "to demand" or "to require". It refers to asking for something with authority or insistence, implying that the thing requested is necessary, compulsory, or non-negotiable.

For example:

Le professeur exige le silence pendant l’examen.
(The teacher demands silence during the exam.)

Synonyms and differences:

Demander: Means "to ask" or "to request." It is more polite and less forceful than "exiger."
Example: Je demande un renseignement. (I ask for information.)
Réclamer: Means "to claim" or "to demand," similar to "exiger" but can express insisting on a right or something owed.
Example: Il réclame son argent. (He demands his money.)
Imposer: Means "to impose," carrying the sense of forcing something upon others, not just requesting.
Example: Le gouvernement impose de nouvelles règles. (The government imposes new rules.)
Commandar: Means "to order," often used in a military or service context.
Example: Il commande aux soldats. (He orders the soldiers.)

In summary, "exiger" is stronger and more authoritative than "demander" and usually emphasizes that the requested action or condition is obligatory.