demandons

Demandons is a conjugated form of the French verb demander, meaning to demand or to ask for. It appears in two primary ways: as the present indicative first-person plural form, nous demandons, meaning “we demand” or “we are asking for,” and as the imperative for the nous form, Demandons!, meaning “Let us demand” or “Let’s demand.” The imperative usage is common in calls to action, slogans, or collective appeals.

Etymology and meaning: demander derives from Old French demander, which in turn comes from Latin demandare, a verb related to entrusting or committing to someone, and later evolving to mean to request or to demand. The form demandons reflects its grammatical person and mood, not a distinct lexical entry.

Usage and context: In neutral or formal writing, demandons can express a straightforward assertion of needs or requests, as in Nous demandons des explications. In a collaborative or mobilizational context, Demandons is used to rally others to act together, for example Demandons des garanties or Demandons justice. The phrase is versatile across registers but tends toward collective advocacy rather than simple individual requests.

Related phrases and nuance: demander governs a direct object in many constructions (demander quelque chose à quelqu’un). Demandons is often contrasted with exiger, which carries a stronger sense of insistence or compulsion. The choice between them depends on tone, urgency, or the desired level of formality.