expectant

• Qualifie une personne ou une attitude qui attend quelque chose, souvent avec impatience, espoir ou anticipation ; peut aussi désigner une femme enceinte.

Describes a state of waiting or anticipating something, often with excitement or hope.

1. Eagerly anticipatingB2formal

   Characterized by a state of waiting for something to happen with excitement or hope.

   qui attend avec impatience

   • The audience was expectant, waiting for the curtain to rise.
   • She looked at him with an expectant smile.
   • The children were expectant before the birthday cake arrived.

   Synonymesagoganticipatorybreathlesseagerhopefulwaiting

   Antonymesapatheticindifferentnonchalantunconcerneduninterested

2. PregnantB2formal

   Used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.

   Enceinte (femme)

   • The clinic offers special classes for expectant mothers.
   • An expectant father often feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.
   • The hospital has a dedicated wing for expectant women.

   Synonymesgravidpregnantwith child