ask in French
ask in French is demander, poser — ask means to put a question to someone, or to request information.
ask in French
demander
(transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
poser
(transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
What does "ask" mean?
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verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
"She asked what time the train left."
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verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
"Can I ask you to close the window?"
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verb To invite someone.
"He asked her to the party on Friday."
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noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
"The charity's big ask this year is $10,000 per donor."
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ask in a sentence
- She asked what time the train left.
- He asked the waiter for the check.
- Can I ask you to close the window?
- They asked to leave early because of the storm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ask" in French?
"ask" in French is demander, poser. ask means: To put a question to someone, or to request information.
How do you use "ask" in a sentence?
Example: "She asked what time the train left." In French, "ask" is demander, poser.
Are there other ways to say "ask" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ask": demander, poser.
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