Attendez-moi (en. Wait for me)

/atãde mwa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expression used to request someone not to leave or to stay while waiting.

When I was late, I told my friends: 'wait for me before starting the meal.'

Quand j'étais en retard, j'ai dit à mes amis : 'attendez-moi avant de commencer le repas.'

Used to indicate that one will return quickly.

I'm just going to get my coat, wait for me!

Je vais juste chercher mon manteau, attendez-moi !

Phrase used to indicate an intention to return soon.

Wait for me here, I'll be back in five minutes.

Attendez-moi ici, je reviens dans cinq minutes.

From the imperative 'attendez' of the verb 'attendre' and the pronoun 'moi'.

wait for me for a moment

Asking someone to wait briefly.

attendez-moi un instant

wait for me outside

Inviting someone to wait outside.

attendez-moi dehors

wait for me here

Asking to stay at this location.

attendez-moi ici

attendre

Staying in one place without leaving.

attendre

patience

Ability to wait without becoming impatient.

patience

delay

Action of not arriving on time.

retard

A call to indicate a request to wait.

Wait for me! There's no rush!

Attendez-moi ! Y'a pas le feu !

Informal way of telling someone to stay in place.

Hey, wait for me, I'm not ready yet!

Hé, attendez-moi, je ne suis pas encore prêt !