J'attendais (en. I was waiting)

/ʒ‿a.tɑ̃.dɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To indicate that one is waiting for something or someone.

I was waiting for you to arrive.

J'attendais que tu arrives.

To be waiting for a situation or event.

I was waiting for news from my friend.

J'attendais des nouvelles de mon ami.

To anticipate the occurrence of a fact.

I had been waiting for this moment eagerly.

J'attendais ce moment avec impatience.

Derived from the verb 'attendre' with the suffix '-ais' which indicates the imperfect tense.

I had been waiting for a long time

Indicates a long period of waiting.

j'attendais depuis longtemps

I was waiting for a sign

Means that one hopes for a sign or confirmation.

j'attendais un signe

I was waiting impatiently

Expresses an eager anticipation.

j'attendais avec impatience

wait

Verb meaning to remain in waiting.

attendre

waiting

Noun designating the state of being in waiting.

attente

expected

Past participle of the verb attendre, used as an adjective.

attendu

To be in waiting mode.

I am in waiting mode for the response.

Je suis en mode attente pour la réponse.

To be on the lookout.

I was waiting, but I stayed on the lookout.

J'attendais, mais je suis resté sur le qui-vive.