French Word · Beginner
Demander
To ask / To request
Pronunciation: duh-man-DEH
Meaning
To pose a question or to make a request for something.
Example
Puis-je vous demander une faveur ?
May I ask you a favor?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Demander out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.