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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
verb
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
quémander
verb
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
quêter
verb
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
implorer
verb
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
supplier
verb
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

What does "beg" mean?

  1. verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
    "The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station."
  2. verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.
    "He begged the judge for leniency."
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beg in a sentence

  • The homeless man begged for spare change outside the station.
  • She begged her boss for one more day to finish the report.
  • He begged the judge for leniency.

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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 homeless man begged for spare change outside the station." 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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