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    Espérait (en. Hoped)

    [ɛspeʁɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have the assurance or hope that something will happen.
    He hoped to receive a quick response.
    Il espérait recevoir une réponse rapide.
    To strongly desire that something happens.
    She hoped to meet someone special.
    Elle espérait rencontrer quelqu'un de spécial.
    To rely on a positive belief regarding the future.
    We hoped that the situation would improve.
    Nous espérions que la situation s'améliorerait.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    We hope
    We have hope that something will happen.
    On espère
    Hope for the best
    To have optimistic expectations for the future.
    Espérer le meilleur
    Hope against all odds
    To have hope even in desperate situations.
    Espérer contre toute attente

    Related Words

    hope
    State of positive anticipation towards the future.
    espoir
    hope
    Feeling of waiting for something positive.
    espérance
    to hope
    Verb meaning to have hope.
    espérer

    Slang Meanings

    To hope for a good outcome.
    I hope it works out!
    J'espère que ça va le faire !
    To have hope without any real reason.
    He hopes like a madman, but it won't happen.
    Il espère comme un fou, mais ça n'arrivera pas.