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    L'attendait (en. Was waiting for him)

    /la.tɑ̃.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be in expectation of something or someone.
    She had been waiting for him for an hour.
    Elle l'attendait depuis une heure.
    To hope for the presence or return of someone.
    He was waiting for her impatiently.
    Il l'attendait avec impatience.
    To remain in a place while waiting for a person or an event.
    He was waiting for her at the train station.
    Il l'attendait à la gare.
    To expect a particular reaction or event.
    He did not expect that outcome.
    Il ne s'attendait pas à ce résultat.

    Etymology

    From the verb attendre, which itself comes from the Latin 'expectare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    was waiting for her desperately
    She was waiting for him tirelessly, full of hope.
    l'attendait désespérément
    was waiting for her impatiently
    He was very excited at the thought of seeing her.
    l'attendait avec impatience
    was waiting for her at the corner of the street
    He knew she would pass by there.
    l'attendait au coin de la rue

    Related Words

    wait
    Verb meaning to remain in expectation.
    attendre
    waiting
    The act of waiting for something.
    attente
    waiter
    A person who is waiting.
    attendant

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of uncertainty.
    He was waiting for her but did not know if she would come.
    Il l'attendait, mais il ne savait pas si elle allait venir.
    To stretch the truth.
    He was waiting for her, hoping she would show up.
    Il l'attendait, en espérant qu'elle se manifeste.