French word

impatiemment

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pasjamɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbimpatiently

Example

Elle regarde impatiemment sa montre.

She looks at her watch impatiently.

Illustration for impatiemment (impatiently)

More examples

Il attend impatiemment le bus.

He waits impatiently for the bus.

Core concept

Restless eyes returning to a clock while the waiting body cannot settle.

Common phrases

  • attendre impatiemment

    wait impatiently

  • regarder impatiemment

    look impatiently

Similar words

avec impatience: In a way that shows an inability to wait calmly.
pressément: With strong urgency about receiving a prompt response.
nerveusement: In an agitated way caused by nervousness or worry.

Definition in French

Indique qu'on attend quelque chose avec nervosité, incapable de rester calme.

Word origin

French formed the adverb from impatient with -ment, a suffix descended from Latin mente; impatient itself comes from Latin impatiens.

Usage tips

  • Impatiemment is invariable, while the related adjective changes form: impatient, impatiente, impatients, impatientes.

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