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    Hâtait (en. Was in a hurry)

    /a.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To push someone to act quickly.
    He was hurrying his friends to get ready faster.
    Il hâtait ses amis pour qu'ils se préparent plus vite.
    To make something urgent.
    The minister was expediting the implementation of the new laws.
    Le ministre hâtait la mise en œuvre des nouvelles lois.
    To exert pressure to achieve a result.
    She was hurrying her husband to make a decision sooner.
    Elle hâtait son mari pour qu'il prenne une décision plus tôt.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'hasten', from Latin 'hastatus' meaning 'swift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to quicken the pace
    To increase the speed of an activity.
    hâter la cadence
    to hurry things along
    To take measures to accelerate a process.
    hâter les choses

    Related Words

    hasten
    To speed up a process or action.
    hâter
    impatience
    Feeling of waiting with anxiety.
    impatience
    urgency
    Characteristic of what needs to be done quickly.
    urgence

    Slang Meanings

    To pressure someone.
    He expedited the situation like a pro, leaving no chance for hesitation.
    Il a hâté la situation comme un pro, ne laissant aucune chance d'hésitation.
    To apply pressure.
    Stop rushing, take your time to do things properly.
    Arrête de hâter, prends ton temps pour faire les choses bien.