This is the 126th most frequent French word.
demande
Request or demand.
In this sentence, 'demande' is used as a noun meaning 'application' or 'request', referring to the formal act of asking for something, in this case, a passport.
Je fais une demande de passeport.
I am applying for a passport.
Here, 'demande' again functions as a noun meaning 'request', pertaining to someone's appeal for assistance.
Elle a refusé sa demande d'aide.
She refused his request for help.
In this usage, 'demande' is part of the verb 'demander', meaning 'to require', indicating a need or requisite qualification for a job.