ask

Traductions

• demander

Définitions

1. Verbe

   To say something to get information.

   Exemples

   • I asked her age.
   • I did not know the answer, so I asked.
2. Verbe

   To put a question to a person.

   Exemples

   • I asked her for her age.
   • I will ask this lady for directions.
3. Verbe

   To request something you want or need.

   Exemples

   • He asked for a second helping at dinner.
   • She asked for help with homework.
4. Verbe

   To tell someone to do something politely.

   Exemples

   • Emma asked Jim to close his eyes.
   • She asked me to wait outside.
5. Verbe

   To request permission to do something.

   Exemples

   • She asked to see the doctor.
   • Did you ask to use the car?
6. Verbe

   To put a question to someone.

   Exemples

   • May I ask you a question?
   • He liked to ask riddles at dinner.
7. Verbe

   To want a price or to expect something.

   Exemples

   • What price are you asking for the house?
   • It is asking a lot of this old car to drive all the way there.
8. Verbe

   To invite someone.

   Exemples

   • Don't ask them to the wedding.
   • We asked our neighbors to the barbecue.
9. Verbe

   To act in a way that may bring trouble, as in asking for it.

   Exemples

   • Wearing such an expensive watch is asking to be robbed.
   • Leaving the door open is just asking for trouble.
10. Verbe

    In old church use, to announce a coming marriage in church.

    Exemples

    • The couple was asked in church for three Sundays.
    • They were asked at the parish church before the wedding.