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    Empressés (en. Eager)

    [ɑ̃pʁese]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is hurried, impatient.
    The employees were eager to finish their work before the weekend.
    Les employés étaient empressés de finir leur travail avant le week-end.
    Who shows excessive eagerness.
    She was eager to welcome her guests as soon as they arrived.
    Elle était empressée d'accueillir ses invités dès leur arrivée.
    Indicates an attitude of quick helpfulness.
    The waiter was eager to take our orders.
    Le serveur était empressé à prendre nos commandes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'engaged', deriving from old French 'empressier', meaning to show eagerness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be eager to
    To have a strong desire to do something.
    être empressé à
    In eagerness
    With great speed or impatience.
    dans un empressement

    Related Words

    Eager
    Who shows eagerness.
    empressant
    Eagerness
    Character of someone who is very eager.
    empressivité

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    He is on edge to complete this task.
    Il est sur les dents pour réaliser cette tâche.
    To tap one's foot
    She is tapping her foot while waiting for her turn; she is really eager.
    Elle tape du pied en attendant son tour, elle est vraiment empressée.