Attendant (en. Waiting)

/a.tɑ̃.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Employee in a public place to help or serve visitors.
The museum attendant was very friendly.
L'attendant du musée était très sympathique.
A person who accompanies a sick person or an elderly person.
She hired an attendant to take care of her father.
Elle a engagé un attendant pour s'occuper de son père.
A person whose role is to supervise or assist.
The park attendant was watching the children playing.
L'attendant du parc surveillait les enfants qui jouaient.

Etymology

From the verb 'attendre', meaning 'to be in the presence of' or 'to stand beside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

train station attendant
A person who helps passengers at a train station.
attendant de la gare
medical attendant
A professional who assists patients in a medical environment.
attendant médical
service attendant
A person who works to provide a service to others.
attendant au service

Related Words

informant
A person who provides information.
informateur
caregiver
A healthcare professional who takes care of patients.
soignant
escort
A person who accompanies someone on a trip or activity.
accompagnateur

Slang Meanings

service guy
The service guy is here to show you the way.
Le gars de service est là pour te montrer le chemin.
home help
She has a home help who assists her every day.
Elle a un aide à domicile qui l'assiste tous les jours.