beg

US /beɡ/
UK /beɡ/
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1.

supplier, implorer

ask someone earnestly or humbly for something

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She had to beg for forgiveness.
Elle a dû supplier pour le pardon.
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He begged her to stay.
Il l'a suppliée de rester.
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implorepleadentreatbeseechsupplicate
2.

mendier

ask for food or money as charity

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Homeless people often have to beg on the streets.
Les sans-abri doivent souvent mendier dans les rues.
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The dog was taught to beg for treats.
Le chien a été dressé à mendier des friandises.
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cadgescroungepanhandle
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I beg to differ