expected

• Qualifie ce qui est considéré comme probable ou normal, ou ce que l'on s'attend à voir se produire.

Describes something that is considered likely or normal to happen.

1. Anticipated or predictedA2formal

   Regarded as likely to happen or to be the case.

   attendu, prévu

   • The expected arrival time is 3 PM.
   • Her promotion was widely expected by her colleagues.
   • The expected outcome of the experiment was positive.

   Synonymesanticipatedawaitedhoped-forlikelyprobable

   Antonymessurprisingunanticipatedunexpectedunforeseen

2. Required or appropriateB1formal

   Considered necessary or suitable under the circumstances.

   attendu, requis

   • Students are expected to follow the school rules.
   • It is expected that you will complete the assignment on time.
   • The expected behavior at the ceremony is to remain silent.

   Synonymesappropriatefittingmandatorynecessaryobligatoryprescribedproperrequiredrequisitesuitable

• Verbe signifiant considérer qu'une chose va se produire ou arriver, ou compter sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate anticipating or regarding something as likely to happen.

1. AnticipateA2formal

   To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive or do something.

   s'attendre à

   • I expect her to arrive soon.
   • They expect rain tomorrow.
   • We expect you to complete the task on time.

   Synonymesanticipateawaitcount onenvisionforeseelook forpredict

2. Consider as reasonableB1formal

   To regard something as likely or probable.

   considérer comme raisonnable

   • What do you expect from this meeting?
   • He expects too much from his employees.
   • I expect better behavior from you.

   Synonymesanticipateassumebelieveenvisagefigureforeseeimaginepredictpresumereckonsupposethink

3. AwaitB1formal

   To wait for something to happen.

   attendre

   • They are expecting guests for dinner.
   • She is expecting a baby in June.
   • We expect delivery by Friday.

   Synonymesanticipateawaitlook for