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    Attente (en. Waiting)

    /a.tɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Time during which one waits for something.
    The wait at the train station was endless.
    L'attente à la gare était interminable.
    Hope or anticipation of a future event.
    He is awaiting a response to his application.
    Il est dans l'attente d'une réponse à sa candidature.
    Condition of remaining in uncertainty.
    Waiting can be stressful.
    L'attente peut être stressante.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb attendre, from Latin 'expectare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    awaiting
    while waiting for something.
    dans l'attente de
    to make someone wait
    to keep someone waiting.
    faire attendre
    unbearable wait
    a wait that is very difficult to endure.
    attente insupportable
    pending
    in a waiting situation.
    en attente
    to put on hold
    to temporarily suspend an action.
    mettre en attente

    Related Words

    to wait
    To make the gesture of waiting.
    attendre
    attentive
    Who pays attention.
    attentif
    attentively
    In an attentive manner.
    attentivement
    delay
    Extra time before an event occurs.
    retard

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a tough spot
    I’ve been waiting for my bus for an hour, I'm in a tough spot.
    J'attends mon bus depuis une heure, je suis en galère.
    To do a handstand
    I'm here doing a handstand while waiting for my order.
    Je suis là à faire le poirier en attendant ma commande.
    To have time for a coffee
    If we have to wait longer, we might as well have time for a coffee.
    Si on doit attendre encore, autant avoir le temps de boire un café.