wish

• Nom désignant un désir, un espoir ou une aspiration à ce que quelque chose se produise ou soit vrai.

A noun referring to a desire, hope, or longing for something to happen or be true.

1. Desire or hopeA1formal

   A feeling of wanting something to happen, often something unlikely or impossible.

   souhait

   • Her wish is to travel around the world.
   • Make a wish before you blow out the candles.
   • He got exactly what he wished for on his birthday.

   Synonymesaspirationcravingdesirehankeringhopeinclinationlongingurgewantyearning

   Antonymesaversiondisinclinationreluctance

2. Request or expressionA2formal

   A polite expression of what one wants, often in formal contexts.

   Expression d'un souhait formel

   • The king's wish was their command.
   • We respect the wishes of the family.
   • Against her wishes, he decided to sell the house.

   Synonymesappealentreatypetitionrequestsolicitation

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer un souhait, un espoir ou un désir que quelque chose se produise ou soit vrai.

A verb used to express a desire, hope, or longing for something to happen or be true.

1. Desire or wantA1formal

   To want or hope for something to happen or be true.

   souhaiter, désirer

   • I wish I could travel to Japan.
   • She wishes to become a doctor.
   • We wish you good luck on your exam.

   Synonymesaspirecravedesirehankerhopelongwantyearn

   Antonymesabhordisdainrejectresentspurn

2. Express a hopeA1formal

   To express a polite hope or desire for someone's well-being.

   souhaiter (exprimer un vœu)

   • I wish you a happy birthday.
   • They wished us a safe journey.
   • He wished her good health and happiness.

3. Regret or hypothetical desireB1formal

   Used to express regret about a past or present situation that is unlikely to change.

   Regret ou souhait hypothétique

   • I wish I had studied harder for the test.
   • She wishes she lived closer to the beach.
   • He wishes he could speak French fluently.