il exigea

demanded, required

→ exiger
exige to demand, to require + a 3rd-person singular past tense
verb · third singular · past indicative Rare #36,580
demanded, required Simple past (passé simple), 3rd person singular; used mainly in writing and formal narratives.
FR: Le professeur exigea le silence dans la salle.
EN: The teacher demanded silence in the room.
Conjugation of exiger
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third exigea

Il exigea que son salaire fut augmenté.

He demanded that his salary be increased.

Elle le mit face à ses responsabilités et exigea des excuses.

She confronted him with his responsibilities and demanded an apology.

Il exigea le remboursement de la dette.

He demanded repayment of the debt.

Il exigea un meilleur traitement.

He demanded better treatment.

Il exigea que je rembourse immédiatement l'argent.

He demanded that I repay the money immediately.

Il exigea une augmentation.

He demanded a raise.

Il exigea que nous partions sans délai.

He demanded that we leave without delay.