Espéré (en. Hoped)
/espeʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is anticipated with hope.
The exam result is highly hoped for.
Le résultat du examen est très espéré.
That which evokes positive expectations.
This is a project that is highly hoped for by the community.
C’est un projet très espéré par la communauté.
That which is conceived as probable or certain.
The team's return is hoped for next month.
Le retour de l’équipe est espéré pour le mois prochain.
Etymology
From the verb hope, from Latin 'sperare' which means 'to hope'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heartily hoped
To hope fervently.
de tout cœur espéré
a hoped-for future
A desired future.
un avenir espéré
hoped-for hope
A hope that is awaited with confidence.
espoir espéré
Related Words
hope
The state of one who hopes, confidence in the future.
espérance
to hope
To have hope for something.
espérer
hope
Feeling of anticipation for a favorable event.
espoir
Slang Meanings
Something one awaits eagerly.
This concert, everyone is talking about it, it’s super hoped for!
Ce concert, tout le monde en parle, c'est super espéré !
A somewhat naïve hope.
Having hope that she will come back is foolish.
Avoir de l'espéré pour qu'elle revienne, c'est bête.