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    D'impatience (en. Impatience)

    /dɛ̃.pɑ.tjɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of being impatient, unpleasant waiting.
    His impatience was palpable before the result was announced.
    Son d'impatience était palpable avant que le résultat ne soit annoncé.
    Lack of patience.
    She often showed impatience while waiting in line.
    Elle montrait souvent de l'impatience dans les files d'attente.
    adjective
    One who feels impatience.
    He was impatient at the thought of going on vacation.
    Il était d'impatience à l'idée de partir en vacances.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'impatientia', which means 'lack of patience'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in impatience
    To be in a state of anxious waiting.
    être dans l'impatience
    to give way to impatience
    Allowing impatience to settle in.
    laisser place à l'impatience

    Related Words

    patience
    The ability to wait without becoming irritated.
    patience
    haste
    A state of mind characterized by a pressing desire to act.
    hâte

    Slang Meanings

    To be a pain in the neck
    Stop being a pain in the neck with your impatience.
    Arrête de casser les pieds avec ton d'impatience.
    To get on someone's nerves
    His impatience started to get on everyone's nerves.
    Sa d'impatience a commencé à taper sur les nerfs de tout le monde.