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to wait
01
attendre
to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens
1.1
attendre
to be dealt with later in the future
1.2
attendre
(of something) to be ready for a particular person to use or have
Exemple
Your taxi is waiting by the curb.
The restaurant had a table waiting for our reservation.
There's a surprise gift waiting for you in your room.
They found the bus waiting at the designated stop.
She had a warm cup of tea waiting for her after the cold walk.
02
attendre
to work in a restaurant serving meals to customers
03
attendre
to wish or look for a specific thing to take place, particularly for a long period of time
Wait
01
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
02
time during which some action is awaited
Exemple
The defendant waited anxiously for the passing of the final judgment.
The overwrought parents anxiously waited for news about their child.
The job seeker waited hopelessly for a response after multiple rejections.
The customer waited patiently for assistance at the service counter.
She patiently waited her turn at the busy coffee shop.
