commander

commander
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to command
Le général a commandé un déplacement vers l'est.The general commanded a move to the east.
b. to order
Il y a un problème d'électricité. Les autorités nous commandent de quitter le bâtiment.There's an electrical issue. The authorities are ordering us to leave the building.
a. to order
J'ai commandé une nouvelle chemise en ligne. J'espère qu'elle sera à ma taille !I ordered a new shirt online. I hope it will fit!
a. to call for
Ce nouveau produit commande une nouvelle stratégie de marketing.This new product calls for a new marketing strategy.
a. to control
Ce dispositif commande les stores des fenêtres.This device controls the shades on the windows.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to be in charge
Les rayons de ce magasin sont tellement désorganisés. Qui commande ici ?The shelves in this store are so disorganized. Who's in charge here?
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