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    S'attendait (en. Expected)

    /s‿atɑ̃dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have an expectation or anticipation regarding an event or situation.
    He was expecting a quick response from his friends.
    Il s'attendait à une réponse rapide de ses amis.
    To be of the idea or assumption that something is going to occur.
    She was expecting the project to be finished on time.
    Elle s'attendait à ce que le projet soit terminé à temps.
    To anticipate a specific reaction or outcome.
    They were expecting to see a lot of people at the party.
    Ils s'attendaient à voir beaucoup de monde à la fête.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'attendre' which means 'to wait, to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to expect something
    To be ready for something or to anticipate an outcome.
    s'attendre à quelque chose
    to expect the worst
    To anticipate the most negative or unfavorable result.
    s'attendre au pire
    what I expected
    The way one anticipates or envisions a situation.
    ce à quoi je m'attendais

    Related Words

    wait
    To remain in waiting for something or someone.
    attendre
    to foresee
    To anticipate or plan for the future.
    prévoir
    to anticipate
    To act or think ahead.
    anticiper

    Slang Meanings

    To imagine things.
    He expected her to say no, but she agreed.
    Il s'attendait à ce qu'elle lui dise non, mais elle a accepté.
    To take for granted.
    He expected the service to be impeccable.
    Il s'attendait à ce que le service soit impeccable.