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Translations

askverb

asked

Past Simple

asked
Past Simple
asked
Past Participle
asking
Gerund
UK
/ɑːsk/
US
/æsk/
She asked him about his plans for the weekend.
Elle lui a demandé quels étaient ses projets pour le week-end.
demanderEn parlant du prix ou de la disponibilité ; usage courant.
He asked how much the car would cost.
Il a demandé combien coûterait la voiture.
demanderEn commerce ou en vente : fixer un prix demandé.
They're asking $500 for the old piano.
Ils demandent 500 dollars pour le vieux piano.
Additional translations
solliciterPlus soutenu ; fréquent dans les contextes formels ou administratifs.
inviterSens de proposer à quelqu’un de venir ou de participer.
exigerQuand il s’agit de ce qu’une chose requiert ou impose.
Synonyms
inquire
question
request
solicit
demand
interrogate
probe
seek
Antonyms
answer
respond

Definitions

askverb
To request information or an answer from someone.
She asked him about his plans for the weekend.
To request permission or an opportunity to do something.
He asked to leave the meeting early.
To invite someone to do something or go somewhere.
They asked her to join them for dinner.
To inquire about the price or availability of something.
He asked how much the car would cost.
To demand or set a specified price or terms for something being sold.
They're asking $500 for the old piano.
To require or demand (something such as effort, skill, or money).
Cleaning the entire house in one afternoon is asking too much of anyone.
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