revendication
/ʁə.vɑ̃.di.ka.sjɔ̃/
The English word 'claim' can be translated into French as revendication.
revendication is used to refer to the act of stating a new fact. To express a claim more indirectly, you can use the phrase mettre en avant, which means 'to put forward'.
Meaning: to state a new fact (verb)
Which one should you use?
While revendication is used for stating a fact, the word réclamation is used when referring to a demand of ownership. In the specific case of claiming ownership of previously unowned land, both réclamation and revendication may be used.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʁə.vɑ̃.di.ka.sjɔ̃/. It has 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word revendiquer, the verb form of revendication, is the standard word used when a militant group or individual claims responsibility for an action or attack.
- While revendication refers to a claim or demand, the word réclamation is most commonly used by French speakers today to describe a formal complaint to a customer service department.
- The root 'vin-' in revendication relates to the Latin 'vindicare', which originally meant to avenge or set free from captivity.
Examples in context
- Il a fait une revendication lors de la réunionHe made a claim during the meeting
- L'avocat a présenté une allégation importante devant le tribunalThe lawyer made an important claim before the court
- Il prétend qu'il a raisonHe claims that he is right
- Elle affirme avoir vu un fantômeShe claims to have seen a ghost
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are discussing a work dispute.
- ChloéLucas, quelle est ta revendication ?Lucas, what is your claim?
- LucasJe revendique un salaire plus haut.I am claiming a higher salary.
- ChloéTa revendication semble raisonnable.Your claim seems reasonable.
- LucasMerci, Chloé, je l'espère aussi.Thank you, Chloé, I hope so too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry revendication, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries revendication, CC BY-SA 4.0.
