English–French

“wait for” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/atɑ̃dʁ/

Example

Je t'attends à la gare.

I'm waiting for you at the station.

Illustration for attendre (wait for)

How to say “wait for” in French

“Wait for” in French is attendre.

Attention held toward a person or event until it arrives or happens.

Full entry for attendre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with attendre

J'attends avec impatience sa réponse.

I eagerly await her reply.

Tips for using attendre

  • French uses attendre quelqu'un or attendre quelque chose without pour, unlike English wait for someone or something.

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