verbverbnoun

supplière

beg

C'est une personne ou une entreprise qui donne des produits ou des services à d'autres personnes ou entreprises.

The word "supplier" in French is a verb meaning "to beg" or "to plead earnestly" with someone for something.

Meaning and usage:

It expresses a strong request, often out of desperation or humility.
For example, "Je te supplie de m'écouter" means "I beg you to listen to me."

Synonyms and differences:

demander: To ask or request something, neutral and general.
- Example: "Je demande de l'aide" (I ask for help).
prier: To politely ask or request, often used in formal or religious contexts.
- Example: "Je vous prie de bien vouloir patienter" (I kindly ask you to wait).
implorer: To implore or entreat, very emotional and intense, similar to "supplier" but often more dramatic.
- Example: "Il implorait la pitié" (He was imploring for mercy).
mendier: To beg, especially as a beggar asking for money or food.
- Example: "Il mendie dans la rue" (He begs in the street).

Among these, "supplier" is marked by earnestness and desperation but can be used more widely than "mendier," which is specifically about begging for survival needs.