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    Attendait (en. Was waiting)

    /atɑ̃.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remain inactive while hoping for the arrival of something or someone.
    He was waiting for the bus at the stop.
    Il attendait le bus à l'arrêt.
    To hope for and prepare for a future action.
    She was waiting for a response to her letter.
    Elle attendait une réponse à sa lettre.
    To take the necessary steps for an event to occur.
    He was waiting for news about his application.
    Il attendait des nouvelles de sa candidature.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'attendere', which means 'to stretch towards' or 'to direct oneself towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wait for something with impatience
    To wait for something while being very excited.
    attendre quelque chose avec impatience
    to wait for one's turn
    To stand by until it's one's turn to act.
    attendre son tour
    to wait for news
    To hope to receive information regarding a situation.
    attendre des nouvelles

    Related Words

    waiting
    The action of waiting or the time spent waiting.
    attente
    awaited
    What has been anticipated or hoped for.
    attendu
    waiting
    Who is in waiting. Can also refer to a person who is waiting.
    attendant

    Slang Meanings

    Being in waiting
    I'm in 'waiting' mode while waiting for his call.
    Je suis en mode 'attendait' en attendant son appel.
    Staying alert
    He is always in waiting, ready to act.
    Il est toujours dans l'attente, prêt à agir.