waiting

• Décrit l'état de quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui reste sur place ou se tient prêt en attendant quelque chose.

Describes a state of remaining in place or readiness in expectation of something to happen.

1. In a state of anticipationA2formal

   Being in the process of expecting or remaining ready for something to happen.

   en attente, dans l'attente

   • The waiting passengers were getting impatient.
   • She sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
   • He was in a waiting position for the bus to arrive.

   Synonymesanxiouseagerexpectanthopeful

2. Designated for waitingB1formal

   A place or area specifically intended for people to wait.

   d'attente

   • The waiting area was crowded with travelers.
   • Please proceed to the waiting lounge.
   • The waiting line formed outside the store.

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'état de rester inactif ou immobile en attendant quelque chose.

A noun referring to the act or state of remaining inactive or stationary in expectation of something.

indénombrable

1. Act of remaining in expectationA2formal

   The action of staying in one place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

   attente

   • Waiting for the bus took longer than expected.
   • The waiting in line at the store was frustrating.
   • She passed the time during waiting by reading a book.

   Synonymesdelayholdintervallullpausestaysuspensewait

   Antonymesactionadvancementcontinuationdepartureexecutionleavingmovingproceedingprogress

2. Period of anticipationB1formal

   The time spent anticipating something to happen.

   attente

   • The waiting for exam results was nerve-wracking.
   • Their waiting for the baby to arrive was filled with excitement.
   • He hated the waiting before the doctor's appointment.

   Synonymesdelayholdintervalpausestaywait

• Verbe signifiant rester en place ou différer une action jusqu'à un moment ou un événement précis.

A verb used to indicate remaining in place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

1. Remain in placeA1formal

   To stay in the same place or delay action until a particular time or event.

   attendre (rester sur place)

   • Please wait here until I return.
   • We waited for the bus in the rain.
   • She waited patiently for her turn.

   Synonymesabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antonymesdepartgoleavemoveproceed

2. Serve or attendA2formal

   To serve customers in a restaurant or similar place.

   servir (en salle)

   • He waits tables at the local diner.
   • The staff waited on us promptly.
   • She has been waiting at the hotel for years.

   Synonymesattendservetend

Variantes phrasalwait on