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    D'attente (en. Waiting)

    /da.tɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Period during which one waits for something.
    The waiting room was full of people.
    La salle d'attente était pleine de gens.
    State of someone who is waiting.
    She is in a state of waiting, hoping for news.
    Elle est dans un état d'attente, espérant des nouvelles.

    Etymology

    From 'attendre' with the prefix 'd' meaning 'of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    waiting time
    Duration during which one waits.
    temps d'attente
    to be in waiting
    To be in a state of waiting.
    être dans l'attente
    to leave someone waiting
    Not responding or acting quickly for someone.
    laisser quelqu'un en attente

    Related Words

    await
    Remaining in uncertainty until something happens.
    attendre
    waiting
    Act of waiting.
    attente

    Slang Meanings

    To have time to breathe.
    After submitting my application, I'm just in waiting mode.
    Après avoir déposé ma candidature, je suis juste en mode d'attente.
    To hang around aimlessly.
    We can just hang out in waiting at the café.
    On peut juste faire du d'attente au café.