Attendue (en. Expected)

[atɑ̃dy]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is awaited, planned.
The event is highly anticipated.
L'événement est très attendu.
That which is hoped for or desired.
This outing was eagerly awaited.
Cette sortie était attendue avec impatience.
That which is supposed to come or arrive.
The train is expected in five minutes.
Le train est attendu dans cinq minutes.

Etymology

From the verb 'attendre', from Latin 'attendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the expected meeting point
Being in the agreed place for a meeting.
au rendez-vous attendu
waiting for the continuation
Being in anticipation of a future development.
attendre la suite
to wait for someone steadfastly
Being ready to receive someone.
attendre quelqu'un de pied ferme

Related Words

to wait
Taking measures to remain in anticipation of an event.
attendre
waiting
The state of being in wait or awaiting something.
attente
attentively
With attention, in a concentrated manner.
attentivement

Slang Meanings

To reach something imminent.
We were eagerly awaiting the finale.
On attendait la finale avec grande impatience.
To be in a predictable situation.
It's expected that it will happen.
C'est attendu que ça arrive.