How to Say ‘I look forward to’ in French
J'attends avec impatience
zhuh ah-tahnd av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss
[zhuh ah-tahnd av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss]
Phrase Breakdown
J'attends
zhuh ah-tahnd
Words in this phrase
J'
[zhuh]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
J'aime les livres.
I like books.
attends
[ah-tahnd]
Am waiting
Act of staying in one place expecting someone or something.
J'attends le bus.
I am waiting for the bus.
Avec impatience
av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss
Words in this phrase
avec
[av-ek]
With
Used to indicate accompanying circumstances.
J'attends avec impatience le train.
I am waiting for the train with impatience.
impatience
[em-pah-see-ahnss]
Impatience
The feeling of eagerness or restlessness.
J'attends avec impatience notre rencontre.
I am eagerly waiting for our meeting.
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