Espérons (en. Let's hope)

/ɛs.pe.ʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To express a desire or a positive expectation.

We all hope for an improvement in the situation.

Nous espérons tous une amélioration de la situation.

To contemplate a favorable future.

They hope that the weather will be kind for the picnic.

Ils espèrent que le temps sera clément pour le pic-nic.

To have hope for something.

I hope to pass my exams this year.

J'espère réussir mes examens cette année.

From Old French 'esperer', derived from the Latin 'sperare' which means 'to hope'.

let's hope for the best

Let's wish for the situation to improve.

espérons le meilleur

I certainly hope so

I hope that this is true.

j'espère bien

let's hope everything will be fine

Let's wish for everything to go as planned.

espérons que tout ira bien

hope

Feeling of positive expectation.

espoir

expectation

Confidence in a favorable outcome.

espérance

optimism

Tendency to see the bright side of things.

optimisme

To hope against all odds.

He still hopes even when the chances are slim.

Il espère toujours alors que les chances sont minimes.

To navigate by sight.

Without a plan, he navigates by sight, hoping for the best.

Sans plan, il navigue à vue, espérant le meilleur.