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    Impatient (en. Impatient)

    /ɛ̃.pɑ̃.sjɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who cannot wait.
    She is eager to start her vacation.
    Elle est impatiente de commencer ses vacances.
    One who shows impatience.
    He has an impatient tone when speaking.
    Il a un ton impatient en parlant.
    Refers to a person who has difficulty bearing the wait.
    He is impatient in queues.
    Il est impatient dans les files d'attente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impatientem', derived from 'pati', which means 'to suffer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be eager to
    to be eager to do something.
    être impatient de
    to show impatience
    to show impatience.
    faire preuve d'impatience
    an impatient child
    a child who cannot stand waiting.
    un enfant impatient
    to lose patience
    to reach a point where one can no longer bear the wait.
    perdre patience

    Related Words

    impatience
    State of being unable to wait.
    impatience
    patient
    One who knows how to wait without becoming discouraged.
    patient
    agitation
    State of a person who is anxious or nervous.
    agitation
    irritability
    Ability to get irritated easily.
    irritabilité

    Slang Meanings

    An impatient person in the world of sports.
    He is quick on the field, but a bit impatient at times.
    Il est rapide sur le terrain, mais un peu impatient parfois.
    To be on high alert.
    She is always on high alert while waiting for her turn.
    Elle est toujours sur le qui-vive en attendant son tour.