Meaning
To request details or facts about something.
Cultural Background
In France, asking for information is a social ritual. Always start with 'Bonjour'. Similar to France, but 'renseignement' is often used in official contexts. In casual settings, 'info' is more common.
Use the conditional
Use 'Je voudrais' instead of 'Je veux' to sound much more polite.
Meaning
To request details or facts about something.
Use the conditional
Use 'Je voudrais' instead of 'Je veux' to sound much more polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Je voudrais _______ un renseignement.
The correct collocation is 'demander un renseignement'.
Which is more natural?
Which sentence is correct?
Demander is a transitive verb; it does not take 'pour'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesJe voudrais _______ un renseignement.
The correct collocation is 'demander un renseignement'.
Which sentence is correct?
Demander is a transitive verb; it does not take 'pour'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is grammatically possible but less common than 'renseignement'.
Related Phrases
Se renseigner
similarTo get informed
Demander de l'aide
similarTo ask for help
