beg in French
beg in French is mendier, quémander, quêter — beg means to ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
beg in French
mendier
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
quémander
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
quêter
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
implorer
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
supplier
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
What does "beg" mean?
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verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
"The little boy begged his mother for just one more biscuit."
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verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.
"She begged him not to tell anyone what she had done."
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beg in a sentence
- The little boy begged his mother for just one more biscuit.
- The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station.
- She begged him not to tell anyone what she had done.
- Please don't leave me here alone, he begged, his voice shaking.
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What is "beg" in French?
"beg" in French is mendier, quémander, quêter. beg means: To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
How do you use "beg" in a sentence?
Example: "The little boy begged his mother for just one more biscuit." In French, "beg" is mendier, quémander, quêter.
Are there other ways to say "beg" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "beg": mendier, quémander, quêter, implorer, supplier.
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