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solliciter

request, solicit

verb soh-lee-see-TEH Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin 'sollicitare' (to disturb, urge)

Also means

appeal to, lobby

Usage Note

Solliciter is a formal register verb used in administrative, legal, and professional contexts — solliciter un rendez-vous (to request an appointment), solliciter des fonds (to solicit funds). It is more formal and deferential than simply demander. The noun sollicitation (f) means a request or appeal; solliciteur (m) is a petitioner.

Examples

"Il a sollicité un entretien avec le directeur."

Natural Translation

He requested a meeting with the director.

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