How do you say "I am waiting for my son." in French?

"I am waiting for my son." in French is "J'attends mon fils.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "J'attends mon fils." mean in English?

"J'attends mon fils." means "I am waiting for my son." in English. Usage tip: Simple pattern: j'attends + person. Easy to swap in mon fils, ma fille, mon enfant.

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How to Say ‘I am waiting for my son.’ in French

J'attends mon fils.

zh ah-TAHN mohn fees

[zh ah-TAHN mohn fees]

💬 Usage Tip: Simple pattern: j'attends + person. Easy to swap in mon fils, ma fille, mon enfant.

🇫🇷 In France: This kind of answer is neutral, natural, and perfect for meeting another parent briefly.

Phrase Breakdown

J'attends

zh ah-TAHN

I am waiting for / I wait for

First-person singular form of attendre.

Example

J'attends mon ami.

I am waiting for my friend.

Words in this phrase

[zh]

Shortened form of 'je' before a vowel.

Example

J' attends mon fils devant l'entrée.

I am waiting for my son in front of the entrance.

attends

[ah-TAHN]

am waiting for

Verb meaning to wait for someone or something.

Example

J'attends mon fils après la classe.

I am waiting for my son after class.

Mon fils

mohn fees

My son

Possessive phrase meaning 'my son'.

Example

Mon fils joue dehors.

My son is playing outside.

Words in this phrase

mon

[mohn]

Possessive adjective used with a masculine singular noun.

Example

Mon fils est en CE1.

My son is in CE1.

fils

[fees]

son

Your male child.

Example

Mon fils joue au foot après l'école.

My son plays football after school.

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