D'espérer (en. To hope)
/dɛs.pe.ʁe/
Slang Meanings
To hope for something in an informal context.
We hope the party will be great!
On espère que la fête sera géniale !
Used sarcastically to signify little hope.
Oh yeah, I certainly hope it works... (ironically)
Ah ouais, j'espère bien que ça va marcher... (ironiquement)