This is the 9344th most frequent French word.
demandaient
"Demandaient" means "were asking" or "asked" in English.
In this sentence, 'demandaient' is the imparfait tense of the verb 'demander,' used to express an action in the past that was ongoing or habitual.
Les élèves demandaient des explications sur le sujet.
The students were asking for explanations about the topic.
Here, 'demandaient' indicates a repeated action in the past, emphasizing the habitual aspect.
Ils demandaient toujours de l'aide pendant les exercices difficiles.
They always used to ask for help during difficult exercises.
In this context, 'demandaient' reflects a past ongoing action or state linked to communication or inquiry.