prier
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to pray
Tu pries ? - Oui. Je prie pour que tout se passe bien demain.Are you praying? - Yes. I'm praying that everything goes well tomorrow.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to pray to
Sur les bancs de l’église, quelques fidèles priaient Dieu en silence.In the church pews, a few worshipers were praying to God in silence.
a. to ask
Francis m’a prié de l’aider et je me suis exécuté.Francis asked me to help him, and I did.
b. to request
L’agent de sécurité nous a priés d’ouvrir nos sacs.The security guard requested that we open our bags.
c. to beg
Je te prie de me pardonner.I beg you to forgive me.
d. please (adverb)
Je te prie de ranger ta chambre immédiatement !Please clean your room right away!
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