demander

Senses

1. 1.

   to ask (for)

   to request information or make a request of someone

2. 2.

   to require; to need

   to need as a condition or prerequisite

3. 3.

   to ask for (someone)

   to inquire about or request someone's presence

Examples

• "Je lui ai demandé son numéro de téléphone."

  I asked him for his phone number.

• "Ce projet demande beaucoup de temps et d'attention."

  This project requires a lot of time and attention.

• "On m'a demandé à la réception."

  I was asked for at reception.

Usage

Extremely common verb. *Demander à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose* = "to ask someone to do something." Avoid confusing with *poser une question* (to ask a question, more specific). Register: neutral, universally used.