Exige

Exige is a term used in at least two notable contexts: a French verb form and a sports car model by Lotus Cars.

In French, exige is a verb form of exiger, meaning “to demand.” It appears as il exige (he demands) or as the imperative exige (demand!). The full conjugation includes j’exige, tu exiges, il/elle exige, nous exigeons, vous exigez, ils exigent. The form exiger derives from Latin exigere, meaning to drive out, exact, or demand. As a word, exige is commonly found in everyday French to indicate the act of requiring or demandingSomething from someone.

Lotus Exige refers to a line of two-seat, high-performance sports cars manufactured by Lotus Cars. Introduced in 2000 as a more track-focused variant of the Elise, the Exige emphasizes lightweight construction, aerodynamics, and a sport-oriented chassis. Over successive generations, it has featured various engine options and configurations, including mid-mounted powerplants and rear-wheel drive, with the aim of delivering precise handling and strong on-road or on-track performance. The Exige name is often interpreted as reflecting the car’s demanding, performance-driven character.

The term exige thus spans linguistic usage in French and automotive branding. In language, it denotes demanding action or command, depending on tense and mood. In automotive usage, Exige represents Lotus’s tradition of stripping weight and sharpening dynamics to create a purpose-built sports car.