exigeant
demanding, exacting, picky
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɛɡ.zi.ʒɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
Being 'exigeant' in France is not necessarily negative — it can signal high standards and a refusal to accept mediocrity. French culture prizes excellence, so an 'exigeant' teacher or chef may be respected rather than criticized.
📝 Example Sentences
Mon professeur est très exigeant.
My teacher is very demanding.
Elle est exigeante avec elle-même.
She is demanding with herself.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | exigeante |
| masculine | exigeant |
| feminine_plural | exigeantes |
| masculine_plural | exigeants |