Attends (en. Wait)

/a.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Remain in a position awaiting something or someone.

I've been waiting for the bus for ten minutes.

J'attends le bus depuis dix minutes.

Be awaiting a response or an event.

We are waiting for a response from our superior.

Nous attendons une réponse de la part de notre supérieur.

Get ready to receive or see someone.

She is waiting for her friend at the café.

Elle attend son ami à la café.

From the Latin verb 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'to listen'.

wait a bit

be patient

attends un peu

wait and you'll see

be patient and you will discover

attends et tu verras

wait for me there

stay there waiting for me

attends-moi là

waiting

The period during which one waits.

attente

waiter

One who waits.

attendant

attentive

Who shows attention.

attentif

To wait for someone or something eagerly.

I'm here, I'm literally waiting!

Je suis là, j'attends grave !

To be waiting for news.

I'm waiting for news about my order.

J'attends des nouvelles de ma commande.