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    Impatients (en. Impatient)

    [ɛ̃.pa.sjɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows impatience.
    The children were eager to open their gifts.
    Les enfants étaient impatients d'ouvrir leurs cadeaux.
    Who cannot wait.
    She is eager to go on vacation.
    Elle est impatiente de partir en vacances.
    Who is nervous because of the waiting.
    He was so impatient that he started checking his watch.
    Il était si impatient qu'il a commencé à regarder sa montre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impatientem', derived from 'in-' (not) and 'patientem' (patient).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be eager to
    To be very eager for something.
    être impatient de
    Impatient as a child
    To be very impatient, similar to the impatience of a child.
    impatient comme un enfant

    Related Words

    Impatience
    The state of someone who is impatient.
    impatience
    Patience
    The ability to wait without becoming irritated.
    patience

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    Since he is waiting for a response, he is on edge.
    Depuis qu'il attend une réponse, il est sur les nerfs.
    To fidget
    She cannot sit still while waiting her turn.
    Elle ne tient pas en place en attendant son tour.