Významy Wait v francouzštině

attendre

Příklad:

I will wait for you at the station.

Je t'attendrai à la gare.

Please wait a moment.

Veuillez attendre un moment.

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used in everyday situations when someone needs to pause or delay action.

Poznámka: The verb 'attendre' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It's important to note that it requires a direct object when indicating what is being awaited.

faire attendre

Příklad:

Don't make me wait too long.

Ne me fais pas attendre trop longtemps.

He always makes his clients wait.

Il fait toujours attendre ses clients.

Použití: informalKontext: Used when someone is causing another person to wait, often in a negative sense.

Poznámka: This expression emphasizes the action of causing someone else to wait, which can imply annoyance or impatience.

attendre que

Příklad:

I will wait until you arrive.

J'attendrai que tu arrives.

She is waiting for the rain to stop.

Elle attend que la pluie s'arrête.

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used to indicate waiting for a specific event or condition to occur.

Poznámka: This structure is often followed by a clause and shows anticipation for a specific outcome.

attendre de (faire quelque chose)

Příklad:

I expect to wait for a response.

J'attends une réponse.

We are waiting to hear from them.

Nous attendons de leurs nouvelles.

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used when someone has an expectation regarding an action or response.

Poznámka: This usage indicates an expectation rather than just a passive waiting.

patience

Příklad:

It takes patience to wait for good results.

Il faut de la patience pour attendre de bons résultats.

Waiting requires a lot of patience.

Attendre nécessite beaucoup de patience.

Použití: formal/informalKontext: Used to describe the quality of being able to wait without getting frustrated.

Poznámka: While 'patience' is not a direct translation of 'wait', it is often discussed in contexts where waiting is involved.

await

To wait for something or someone, usually with anticipation.

Příklad: We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our guests.

Poznámka: Await is more formal and often implies a sense of expectation or excitement.

anticipate

To expect or look forward to something happening.

Příklad: I anticipate a long line at the ticket counter, so we should leave early.

Poznámka: Anticipate can imply a sense of preparation or foresight in addition to waiting.

expect

To believe or assume that something will happen or be the case.

Příklad: I expect the report to be ready by tomorrow.

Poznámka: Expect is often used when there is a specific outcome or result that is anticipated.

pause

To temporarily stop or delay an action or activity.

Příklad: Let's pause for a moment and reflect on what has been said.

Poznámka: Pause implies a brief interruption rather than a prolonged period of waiting.

Wait for

To delay action until someone or something arrives or is ready.

Příklad: I have to wait for my friend before we can go to the movie.

Poznámka: The phrase 'wait for' specifically indicates waiting for a person or thing.

Wait in line

To wait one's turn in a queue or line of people.

Příklad: We had to wait in line for over an hour to get tickets to the concert.

Poznámka: This phrase specifies waiting in a line or queue.

Wait up

To stay awake or delay going to bed until someone arrives or something happens.

Příklad: Don't go to bed yet, wait up for me to get home.

Poznámka: It implies staying awake or delaying bedtime for someone or something.

Wait and see

To wait patiently to find out what will happen or how a situation will develop.

Příklad: I'm not sure how it will turn out; we'll just have to wait and see.

Poznámka: This phrase emphasizes the aspect of patience and uncertainty in waiting.

Wait it out

To endure a difficult or challenging situation by being patient and waiting for it to end.

Příklad: The storm will pass; we just need to wait it out inside.

Poznámka: This phrase suggests enduring or being patient during a challenging situation.

Wait on

To serve someone by attending to their needs or desires, especially in a restaurant or store.

Příklad: The restaurant staff continued to wait on the customers even during busy hours.

Poznámka: It indicates serving or attending to someone's needs.

Wait a minute

An expression used to ask for a short pause or delay in an activity or conversation.

Příklad: Wait a minute, I need to grab my keys before we leave.

Poznámka: This phrase is a common way to ask for a brief delay in action.

Hold your horses

This slang term means to wait or be patient, often used to tell someone to slow down or wait a moment.

Příklad: Hold your horses! Let me finish talking before you interrupt.

Poznámka: The original word 'wait' is replaced by 'hold your horses' to add emphasis and convey a sense of urgency or impatience.

Chill out

This term means to relax or calm down, often used to ask someone to be patient or wait calmly.

Příklad: Hey, chill out! I'll be ready in a few minutes.

Poznámka: While 'wait' implies pausing for a specific purpose, 'chill out' focuses more on the emotional aspect of waiting by asking someone to stay calm or relaxed.

Hang on a sec

This slang phrase means to wait for a short period, typically used to delay briefly before moving on to the next action.

Příklad: Hang on a sec, I'll grab my keys and then we can go.

Poznámka: Instead of simply saying 'wait,' 'hang on a sec' suggests a quick pause or delay before proceeding, indicating a short timeframe for waiting.

Cool your jets

This expression means to calm down or relax, often used to ask someone to be patient and wait calmly.

Příklad: Cool your jets! The bus will be here soon.

Poznámka: Similar to 'chill out,' 'cool your jets' emphasizes the need to remain calm while waiting, but with a slightly more playful or informal tone.

Give it a minute

This phrase means to wait briefly, suggesting that a short amount of time is needed before proceeding.

Příklad: Just give it a minute, I'm almost ready to leave.

Poznámka: Rather than using the word 'wait,' 'give it a minute' implies a sense of anticipation and expectation, highlighting the imminent completion of a task or action.

Not so fast

This term means to slow down or hold off on proceeding, often used to caution against rushing into something.

Příklad: Not so fast! We need to wait for everyone to arrive before we start.

Poznámka: While 'wait' indicates a general pause, 'not so fast' specifically warns against acting too quickly or impulsively, urging restraint and patience.

Take a rain check

This idiom means to postpone or reschedule a plan, often used when someone cannot engage in an activity as planned but suggests doing it at another time.

Příklad: Can we take a rain check on dinner tonight? I'm not feeling well.

Poznámka: Unlike a straightforward 'wait,' 'take a rain check' implies a temporary delay or postponement with the intention of revisiting the plan in the future.

Wait for me!

Attends-moi !

I'm waiting for the bus.

J'attends le bus.

Please don't make me wait too long.

S'il te plaît, ne me fais pas attendre trop longtemps.

Wait - Sloveso (Verb) / Sloveso, základní tvar (Verb, base form)

Lemma: wait

Konjugace

Podstatné jméno, množné číslo (Noun, plural): waits, wait

Podstatné jméno, jednotné nebo hromadné (Noun, singular or mass): wait

Sloveso, minulý čas (Verb, past tense): waited

Sloveso, gerundium nebo přítomné příčestí (Verb, gerund or present participle): waiting

Sloveso, 3. osoba jednotného čísla přítomného času (Verb, 3rd person singular present): waits

Sloveso, základní tvar (Verb, base form): wait

Sloveso, přítomný čas ne 3. osoba jednotného čísla (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): wait

Slabiky, Rozčlenění a Přízvuk

wait obsahuje 1 slabik: wait

Fonetický přepis: ˈwāt

wait , ˈwāt (Červená slabika je přízvučná)

Index frekvence a důležitosti slov ukazuje, jak často se slovo v daném jazyce vyskytuje. Čím menší je číslo, tím častěji se slovo používá. Nejběžněji používaná slova se obvykle pohybují od 1 do 4000.

wait: 500 - 600 (Extrémně Běžný).

Tento index důležitosti vám pomůže soustředit se na nejdůležitější slova během procesu učení se jazyka.

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