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    Espère (en. Hope)

    ɛs peʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have the expectation or belief that something will happen.
    I hope you will come to the party.
    J'espère que tu viendras à la fête.
    To wish or desire something positive.
    She hopes to get a promotion.
    Elle espère obtenir une promotion.
    To be optimistic about an outcome.
    They hope that the negotiations will succeed.
    Ils espèrent que les négociations aboutiront.
    To express the desire for something to come true.
    We hope for a quick response.
    Nous espérons une réponse rapide.
    To maintain optimism in the face of uncertainty.
    He still hopes to find a job.
    Il espère encore trouver un emploi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sperare', meaning 'to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hope for the best
    to have a positive attitude towards an uncertain outcome.
    espérer le meilleur
    hope against all odds
    to have hope even when the odds are low.
    espérer contre toute attente
    hope in vain
    to hope for something with no real chance of success.
    espérer en vain

    Related Words

    hope
    The feeling of waiting for something positive.
    espoir
    hoping
    One who hopes for something.
    espérant
    hope
    Optimistic anticipation of something favorable.
    espérance

    Slang Meanings

    To have hope in a lost situation.
    He still hopes, even though everything is against him.
    Il espère encore, même si tout est contre lui.
    To hope that someone will change.
    She hopes that he will become less selfish.
    Elle espère qu'il deviendra moins égoïste.