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Require

rəˈkwaɪ(ə)r
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

exiger, nécessiter, demander, imposer

Require meanings in French

exiger

Example:
This job requires a lot of experience.
Ce travail exige beaucoup d'expérience.
The project requires your immediate attention.
Le projet exige votre attention immédiate.
Usage: formalContext: Professional or official situations where strict requirements are emphasized.
Note: Commonly used in formal contexts, 'exiger' indicates a necessity that is non-negotiable.

nécessiter

Example:
This task will require more time than expected.
Cette tâche nécessitera plus de temps que prévu.
The situation requires careful planning.
La situation nécessite une planification soigneuse.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General situations, both casual and professional, where something is needed.
Note: 'Nécessiter' is often used to describe the need for resources or conditions.

demander

Example:
You are required to submit your report by Friday.
Il est demandé de soumettre votre rapport d'ici vendredi.
They require you to complete the form.
On vous demande de remplir le formulaire.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Situations where a request or obligation is made, often in less strict terms.
Note: 'Demander' can imply a request rather than a strict requirement, and is used in both formal and informal contexts.

imposer

Example:
The law requires strict compliance.
La loi impose une conformité stricte.
The guidelines require adherence to safety standards.
Les directives imposent le respect des normes de sécurité.
Usage: formalContext: Legal or regulatory contexts where compliance is mandatory.
Note: 'Imposer' is used when something is mandated or enforced, often in legal or formal contexts.

Require's synonyms

need

To require something because it is necessary or essential.
Example: I need your help with this project.
Note: Slightly more informal than 'require.'

demand

To insist on having something done or provided.
Example: The job demands a lot of time and effort.
Note: Implies a stronger sense of urgency or authority compared to 'require.'

necessitate

To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example: The new regulations necessitate a change in our procedures.
Note: Focuses more on the cause-and-effect relationship of requiring something.

call for

To require or demand a particular course of action.
Example: The situation calls for immediate action.
Note: Suggests a specific response or action needed in a given situation.

Require expressions, common phrases

meet the requirements

This phrase means to fulfill or satisfy the necessary conditions or standards.
Example: In order to graduate, students must meet the requirements set by the university.
Note: It emphasizes fulfilling specific conditions or standards rather than merely needing something.

require assistance

This phrase means to need or demand help or support.
Example: The complex project required assistance from experienced professionals.
Note: It specifically indicates the need for help or support in a particular situation.

necessary requirement

This phrase emphasizes a mandatory or essential condition that must be met.
Example: Following safety protocols is a necessary requirement in this laboratory.
Note: It highlights the essential nature of a condition or standard that must be met.

require further information

This phrase means to need additional or more detailed information.
Example: I'm sorry, but in order to process your application, we require further information.
Note: It indicates the need for more specific or detailed information beyond what is already provided.

strict requirements

This phrase refers to rigid or inflexible conditions that must be met.
Example: The job has strict requirements regarding experience and qualifications.
Note: It emphasizes the inflexibility or rigidity of the conditions compared to general requirements.

require attention

This phrase means to need or deserve focus or consideration.
Example: The issue is important and requires immediate attention.
Note: It emphasizes the need for focused consideration or action rather than a mere need for something.

essential requirement

This phrase underscores a crucial or indispensable condition that must be met.
Example: Good communication skills are an essential requirement for this job.
Note: It highlights the critical importance of a condition or standard that must be fulfilled.

Require everyday (slang) expressions

must

'Must' is often used in spoken language as a strong modal verb to express a necessity or requirement.
Example: You must finish the project before the deadline.
Note: Similar to 'need', 'must' is less formal than 'require' and indicates a strong personal obligation or necessity.

gotta

'Gotta' is a slang term derived from 'have got to' and is often used informally to express a requirement or obligation.
Example: I gotta finish this task before I leave.
Note: This slang term is more casual and colloquial compared to 'require', conveying a sense of immediacy or necessity.

have to

'Have to' is a common spoken phrase used to indicate a necessity or obligation.
Example: I have to submit the assignment by Friday.
Note: While 'require' is more formal and demanding, 'have to' is simpler and more commonly used in everyday conversations.

Require - Examples

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Require grammar

Require - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: require
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): required
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): requiring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): requires
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): require
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): require
Syllables, Separation and Stress
require Contains 2 syllables: re • quire
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r
re quire , ri ˈkwī( ə)r (The red syllable is stressed)

Require - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
require: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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