demander les résultat

Using this phrase is like assembling a simple Lego set. You start with the verb demander (to ask). Then you add the plural article les. Finally, you add résultats with an 's' at the end. In French, we almost always use the plural because one test usually gives multiple data points. You can conjugate demander however you need. For example, Je demande les résultats (I am asking for the results). If you are talking to a smart speaker like Alexa, you might say Demande les résultats du match. It is direct, clean, and gets the job done. It is much easier than trying to explain your feelings to a cat. We also use the preposition de to specify what the results are for. Demander les résultats de l'examen is a classic classroom sentence.

Imagine you are at a local clinic after a blood test. You walk up to the desk and say, Je voudrais demander les résultats de ma prise de sang, s'il vous plaît. It sounds professional and clear. Or maybe you are in a WhatsApp group chat during the World Cup. You might text your friends, Quelqu'un peut demander les résultats du match ?. In a more modern setting, you might be waiting for your TikTok analytics. You would tell your manager, Je vais demander les résultats de la campagne hier. Even in gaming, if you are in a tournament, you'll hear people asking the admins for the final scores. It is the language of people who want to know exactly where they stand. Even if the result is that you shouldn't have eaten that third taco.

You should use this phrase in any situation involving an official outcome. This includes medical contexts, educational settings, and competitive sports. It is perfectly neutral, so you can use it with a doctor or a teammate. Use it when you are at a job interview and want to know the hiring decision. Use it when checking the news for election numbers. It is also great for business meetings when looking at quarterly growth. If there is a score, a grade, or a 'yes/no' involved, this phrase is your best friend. It is like a Swiss Army knife for information seekers. Just avoid using it when asking for the time—that would be very confusing!

Don't use demander les résultats for general questions. If you want to ask 'How are you?', this is not the phrase. It is also not for asking for a favor, like 'Can you pass the salt?'. In French, demander means 'to ask for', but résultats is very specific to data or outcomes. Don't use it for artistic opinions, like 'What do you think of my painting?'. That is a different kind of asking. Also, don't use it if the results are already visible on a giant screen right in front of you. That makes you look like you need a coffee—or new glasses. It is a phrase for the 'unknown', not for the obvious.

One major trap for English speakers is adding 'pour' (for). In English, we say 'ask for the results'. In French, demander already includes the 'for'. So, ✗ demander pour les résultats → ✓ demander les résultats. Another mistake is forgetting the 's' on résultats. Even if it feels like one result, French prefers the plural. ✗ demander le résultat (unless it's a very specific single number) → ✓ demander les résultats. Also, don't confuse demander with commander (to order). ✗ commander les résultats → ✓ demander les résultats. Unless you are trying to buy a passing grade, which we definitely do not recommend! Stick to the standard 'de' to link the results to the event.

If you want to sound more like a native, try se renseigner sur les résultats. This means 'to inquire about' and sounds a bit more formal. You could also use récupérer les résultats if you are physically going to pick up a paper. If you are just waiting, you would say attendre les résultats. For a quick check online, you might say consulter les résultats. These all live in the same neighborhood but have different vibes. Vérifier les résultats is what you do when you think the teacher made a mistake. It is like choosing between different filters on Instagram—they all show the same thing, but the mood changes. Pick the one that fits your current level of stress!

You can tweak the phrase by changing the possessive adjective. Instead of les résultats, try mes résultats (my results) or tes résultats (your results). You can also add adjectives to be more specific. Demander les résultats définitifs means you want the final, unchangeable scores. In a legal context, you might demander les résultats de l'enquête (the investigation). On social media, you might hear people say demander les stats, which is a shorthand for statistics. It is a flexible phrase that grows with your vocabulary. Like a sourdough starter, you just keep adding bits to it. Just don't let it sit on the counter for too long!

Can I use this for my Tinder matches? Well, you could, but it sounds like you are analyzing a lab experiment. Better to just ask 'How did it go?'. Is it formal? It is neutral! You can use it anywhere from a hospital to a playground. Should I always use the plural? Yes, 99% of the time, résultats takes an 's'. It is just the way French rolls. What if I want to ask for the 'score' specifically? You can say demander le score, but demander les résultats is more common for the final outcome. Can I use it on a date? Only if you want to make it your last date! Keep the data talk for the office.