requérir
To need or demand as necessary or appropriate.
Requérir is a formal verb used to express that something is necessary or to make an official demand.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- To demand or claim something formally.
- To require specific skills or resources.
- Commonly used in legal and professional settings.
Summary
Requérir is a formal verb used to express that something is necessary or to make an official demand.
- To demand or claim something formally.
- To require specific skills or resources.
- Commonly used in legal and professional settings.
Use in professional contexts
Use 'requérir' in cover letters or formal reports to sound more professional. It elevates the level of your language compared to common verbs.
Avoid in casual conversation
Using 'requérir' with friends may sound pretentious or robotic. Reserve it for written communication or formal speeches.
Legal significance in France
In French courts, the prosecutor 'requiert' a sentence. This is a standard legal term known by every French citizen through media reports.
Exemplos
4 de 4Ce travail requiert une grande concentration.
This job requires great concentration.
Le procureur a requis cinq ans de prison.
The prosecutor requested five years in prison.
La situation requiert une intervention immédiate.
The situation requires immediate intervention.
Les conditions requises ne sont pas remplies.
The required conditions are not met.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 're-quest' (to ask again/formally). It sounds like 'request' in English, which helps remember the meaning of making a formal demand.
Aperçu
'Requérir' est un verbe soutenu qui appartient au registre formel. Bien qu'il soit synonyme de 'demander' ou 'exiger', il porte une nuance de nécessité impérieuse ou de procédure officielle. 2) Modèles d'utilisation : Il s'utilise principalement avec un complément d'objet direct (ex: 'Cette tâche requiert de la patience'). Il est très fréquent dans le domaine judiciaire, où il désigne la demande d'une peine par le ministère public. 3) Contextes courants : On le retrouve dans les textes administratifs, les annonces d'emploi (compétences requises) et les procédures juridiques. Il est moins utilisé à l'oral dans la vie quotidienne, où l'on préférera 'avoir besoin de' ou 'demander'. 4) Comparaison : Contrairement à 'demander' qui est neutre, 'requérir' implique une notion de droit ou d'obligation. 'Exiger' est plus fort et insiste sur la contrainte, tandis que 'requérir' insiste sur la condition nécessaire pour aboutir à un résultat.
Notas de uso
Requérir is strictly a formal verb. It is rarely used in spoken French outside of legal or highly professional environments. Always prioritize 'avoir besoin de' for daily communication.
Erros comuns
Students often confuse the conjugation with 'acquérir'. Remember that it follows the same pattern, but the root changes slightly. Also, avoid using it to mean 'to buy' (that is 'acquérir').
Dica de memorização
Think of 're-quest' (to ask again/formally). It sounds like 'request' in English, which helps remember the meaning of making a formal demand.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'requirere', meaning to seek after or ask for. It shares the same root as the English word 'require'.
Contexto cultural
The term is deeply embedded in French legal culture, specifically in courtroom reporting. It is a hallmark of the 'langue administrative' (bureaucratic language) in France.
Exemplos
Ce travail requiert une grande concentration.
everydayThis job requires great concentration.
Le procureur a requis cinq ans de prison.
formalThe prosecutor requested five years in prison.
La situation requiert une intervention immédiate.
formalThe situation requires immediate intervention.
Les conditions requises ne sont pas remplies.
academicThe required conditions are not met.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Le cas échéant
If necessary
À la requête de
At the request of
En cas de besoin
In case of need
Frequentemente confundido com
Acquérir means to acquire or buy something, whereas requérir means to need or demand something.
Exiger implies a strong, non-negotiable demand, while requérir is often about what is necessary for a process.
Padrões gramaticais
Use in professional contexts
Use 'requérir' in cover letters or formal reports to sound more professional. It elevates the level of your language compared to common verbs.
Avoid in casual conversation
Using 'requérir' with friends may sound pretentious or robotic. Reserve it for written communication or formal speeches.
Legal significance in France
In French courts, the prosecutor 'requiert' a sentence. This is a standard legal term known by every French citizen through media reports.
Teste-se
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte.
Ce poste ___ une expérience de cinq ans.
Le sujet est 'ce poste' (3ème personne du singulier), donc on utilise 'requiert'.
Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasRequérir souligne la nécessité ou la procédure, tandis qu'exiger insiste sur le caractère impératif et contraignant d'une demande. Exiger est souvent perçu comme plus personnel ou autoritaire.
C'est possible, mais cela donne un ton très formel ou soutenu à la conversation. Dans un contexte courant, il est préférable d'utiliser 'avoir besoin de' ou 'nécessiter'.
Le participe passé est 'requis'. On l'utilise souvent comme adjectif, par exemple : 'les documents requis'.
Oui, il se conjugue sur le modèle de 'acquérir'. Au présent, on dit 'je requiers' et au futur 'je requerrai'.
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