L'attends (en. Wait for him)

/la.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To stay in a place until someone's arrival.

I've been waiting for him for an hour.

Je l'attends depuis une heure.

To hope or rely on something.

He is waiting for it eagerly.

Il l'attend avec impatience.

To be ready to receive something.

She is waiting for him, confident.

Elle l'attend, confiante.

Comes from the verb 'attendre', from the Latin 'expectare'.

I'm waiting for your signal.

I'm waiting for you to give me permission or guidance.

j'attends ton signal

Don't keep me waiting.

Don’t prolong my wait.

ne fais pas attendre

I am waiting eagerly.

I am curious and can’t wait to see what’s going to happen.

j'attends avec impatience

waiting

The act of waiting, the period during which one waits.

attente

awaited

What is expected or hoped for.

attendu

waiting

One who waits.

attendant

To wait for someone without becoming impatient.

Always waiting for him like a boss.

Toujours l'attendre comme un boss.

To be on the lookout for news.

I'm here, I’m waiting for the scoops.

J'suis là, j'attends les scoops.