How to Say ‘We are waiting for you’ in French
Nous vous attendons
noo voo ah-ton-DOHN
[noo voo ah-ton-DOHN]
💬 Usage Tip: French often uses the present tense for something about to happen, so [Nous vous attendons] can mean "we're expecting you" or "we'll be ready for you," not only "we are waiting right now."
Phrase Breakdown
Nous
[noo]
we
The subject pronoun “we.” Often used by staff speaking on behalf of the restaurant.
Dans « Nous vous attendons », Nous représente le restaurant ou l’équipe.
In “Nous vous attendons,” Nous represents the restaurant or the team.
vous
[voo]
you
An object pronoun meaning “you.” It addresses the customer politely or formally.
Dans « Nous vous attendons », vous désigne le client ou les clients.
In “Nous vous attendons,” vous refers to the customer or customers.
attendons
[ah-ton-DOHN]
are waiting for
From the verb attendre, meaning “to wait for” or “to expect.” In reservations, it means the restaurant expects your arrival.
Le verbe attendons dans « Nous vous attendons » montre que la table est prête pour vous.
The verb attendons in “Nous vous attendons” shows that the table is ready for you.
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