demander les résultat
to demander the result
Wörtlich: to ask for the results
Use this phrase whenever you need to know the final outcome of a specific event or test.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to seek the outcome of tests, exams, or matches.
- Combines the verb 'demander' with the noun 'résultats'.
- Essential for medical, academic, and professional contexts.
Bedeutung
This phrase is used when you want to find out the outcome of something specific, like a medical test, an exam, or a sports match. It's the standard way to say you're looking for the final answer or score.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6At the doctor's office
Je viens demander les résultats de ma prise de sang.
I'm here to ask for the results of my blood test.
Texting a classmate
Tu as déjà demandé les résultats de l'examen ?
Have you already asked for the exam results?
At a sports bar
On peut demander les résultats du match au serveur ?
Can we ask the waiter for the match results?
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, medical results are often sent via a secure 'code' to a lab website, requiring you to actively 'ask' or 'check' for them rather than waiting for a call. Historically, the French baccalauréat results were posted on physical boards outside schools, creating a national moment of 'demander les résultats' every July.
The 'S' Matters
Even if you are waiting for one grade, French speakers almost always use the plural 'les résultats'. It sounds more natural!
Don't say 'Demander pour'
English speakers often say 'ask FOR', but in French, 'demander' already includes the 'for'. Never say 'demander pour les résultats'.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to seek the outcome of tests, exams, or matches.
- Combines the verb 'demander' with the noun 'résultats'.
- Essential for medical, academic, and professional contexts.
What It Means
Demander les résultats is your go-to phrase for seeking closure on a process. Whether you've just finished a grueling math exam or had a blood test, this is how you ask for the verdict. It’s direct and clear. You aren't just asking a general question; you are looking for the specific data or outcome that follows an event. Think of it as the bridge between the 'doing' and the 'knowing.'
How To Use It
You use the verb demander followed by the definite article les and the noun résultats. Remember to conjugate demander based on who is doing the asking. For example, Je demande (I ask) or Nous demandons (We ask). It’s a very flexible phrase. You can add a prepositional phrase like de l'examen to be more specific. Just don't forget the 's' at the end of résultats—outcomes usually come in batches!
When To Use It
Use this in any situation where an official outcome is pending. It’s perfect for the doctor's office when you're checking on health stats. It works at school when grades are being posted. It’s also great for sports fans asking about a score they missed. If you’re at work, use it to check on the performance of a recent marketing campaign. It’s a very practical, everyday expression.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this if you are asking for a favor. In French, demander can mean 'to ask for' or 'to request,' but demander les résultats is strictly about information. If you want to ask someone to do something, use demander un service. Also, avoid using it for 'asking a question' in general. For that, you’d use poser une question. If you use it while ordering pizza, the waiter will be very confused about what 'results' you expect from a pepperoni pie!
Cultural Background
In France, privacy regarding health and academic results is taken quite seriously. You won't often see grades posted publicly with names. Instead, you usually have to demander les résultats through a secure portal or in person. This phrase reflects a culture that values the formal delivery of information. It’s also common in the workplace, where 'results-oriented' culture is becoming more prevalent in French 'start-up nation' vibes.
Common Variations
You might hear attendre les résultats (waiting for the results) which is the more anxious cousin of this phrase. If you finally get them, you’d say recevoir les résultats. In a more casual setting, someone might just ask Alors, le résultat ? (So, the result?). If you are talking about a search engine, you’d say résultats de recherche. But for most life events, demander les résultats is your reliable standard.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is neutral and safe to use with doctors, teachers, or friends. Just remember that 'demander' does not require a preposition like 'for'—it's a direct object construction.
The 'S' Matters
Even if you are waiting for one grade, French speakers almost always use the plural 'les résultats'. It sounds more natural!
Don't say 'Demander pour'
English speakers often say 'ask FOR', but in French, 'demander' already includes the 'for'. Never say 'demander pour les résultats'.
The 'Secret' Results
In France, if you ask for someone else's medical results, you'll likely be denied unless you have a specific legal proxy. Privacy is king!
Beispiele
6Je viens demander les résultats de ma prise de sang.
I'm here to ask for the results of my blood test.
A very common and formal way to check medical info.
Tu as déjà demandé les résultats de l'examen ?
Have you already asked for the exam results?
Casual use between friends waiting for grades.
On peut demander les résultats du match au serveur ?
Can we ask the waiter for the match results?
Using the phrase to catch up on sports scores.
Il est temps de demander les résultats de notre campagne publicitaire.
It is time to ask for the results of our advertising campaign.
Formal business context focusing on performance data.
Je n'ose pas demander les résultats de ta nouvelle recette !
I don't dare ask for the results of your new recipe!
Playful teasing about a potentially disastrous meal.
Nous appelons pour demander les résultats de notre fils.
We are calling to ask for our son's results.
Shows the phrase used in a parental/concerned context.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to ask for the results of the test.
Je vais ___ les résultats à la secrétaire.
The verb 'demander' is used here to mean 'to ask for'.
Choose the correct article and noun combination.
Avez-vous reçu ___ ?
While 'le résultat' is grammatically possible, 'les résultats' is the standard plural collocation for outcomes like tests or exams.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Demander les résultats'
Asking a friend about a score.
T'as les résultats ?
The standard phrase for most situations.
Je demande les résultats.
Inquiring with an authority figure or institution.
Je souhaiterais demander les résultats.
Where to use 'Demander les résultats'
Medical Lab
Checking blood work.
University
Checking final grades.
Office
Reviewing quarterly stats.
Stadium
Finding out the final score.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, you can say demander le résultat, but the plural les résultats is much more common in everyday speech, even for one test.
Not exactly. While it looks like 'demand', it usually just means 'to ask'. It's much softer than the English word 'demand'.
Add s'il vous plaît at the end or use the conditional: Je voudrais demander les résultats, s'il vous plaît.
Yes, you can say les résultats de recherche when talking about what Google shows you.
Résultat is more general (exams, labs, matches), while score is specifically for points in a game.
Absolutely. It's the standard way to ask for the data or outcome of a project or campaign in an office.
You can, but it's wordy. Demander les résultats is more direct and natural.
You would say J'attends les résultats. It uses the same noun but a different verb.
Use les when you are talking about specific results you expect. Use des if you are asking for any results in general (less common).
You would say Tu as eu les résultats ? or Tu as reçu les résultats ?.
Verwandte Redewendungen
attendre les résultats
obtenir un résultat
donner les résultats
proclamer les résultats
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