L'attendre (en. Wait for him)

/la.tɑ̃dʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To remain in a place until something or someone arrives.

I will wait for him in front of the cinema.

Je vais l'attendre devant le cinéma.

To hope for or expect something.

I hope to wait for him tonight to discuss.

J'espère l'attendre ce soir pour discuter.

To anticipate or assume something in the future.

We are eagerly waiting for him for tomorrow's meeting.

Nous l'attendons impatiemment pour la réunion de demain.

From 'attendre', from Latin 'attendere' which means 'to stretch towards'.

waiting for the right moment

Judging the appropriate moment to act.

attendre le bon moment

we've been waiting for him for a long time

Referring to a prolonged wait.

on l'attend depuis longtemps

waiting for a reaction

Expecting a response or action from someone.

attendre une réaction

wait

The action of waiting.

attente

expected

Who is awaited, hoped for.

attendu

attentive

Who shows attention, who waits vigilantly.

attentif

To be casually waiting.

I'm in chill mode waiting for him.

Je suis en mode chill à l'attendre.

To wait impatiently for someone.

I'm waiting for my friend in a rush.

J'attends ma pote en mode pressé.