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.