Attendirent (en. Waited)

/at‿ɑ̃.di.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Stay in a place waiting for something or someone.

They waited for the bus for an hour.

Ils attendirent le bus pendant une heure.

Hold orientation or judgment for a certain time.

She waited to make a decision until she had more information.

Elle attendit de prendre une décision jusqu'à ce qu'elle ait plus d'informations.

Hope for something that is supposed to happen.

They waited for news from their missing friend.

Ils attendirent des nouvelles de leur ami perdu.

From the verb 'wait', derived from the Latin 'exspectare'.

wait patiently

remain calm while waiting for something.

attendre patiemment

wait for the right moment

wait for the most appropriate moment to act.

attendre le bon moment

wait resolutely

wait while being ready to respond or act.

attendre de pied ferme

wait

The act of waiting.

attente

waiter

What waits, or a person who waits.

attendant

appointment

A agreed moment when one is to meet after a wait.

rendez-vous

Stay stuck there not knowing what to do.

He spent the day waiting, like a fool.

Il a passé la journée à attendre, comme un gland.

Wait eagerly.

I’m waiting for this movie release like crazy!

J'attends cette sortie de film comme un fou!