attentes
The English phrase 'expectations' is translated into French as attentes.
attentes refers to strong beliefs or hopes regarding how someone or something should behave or perform in the future. To express the idea of 'meeting' or 'fulfilling' expectations, French speakers use the phrase répondre à des attentes rather than using the verb for 'to meet' (rencontrer).
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is typically used in its plural form attentes when referring to a set of expectations. However, the singular form attente can be used to refer to one specific expectation or the state of waiting.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When working in professional or evaluative contexts, avoid using the verb espérer (to hope) or the noun espérance (hope) to express 'expectations'. Instead, use attentes.
Did you know?
- The phrase en attente can describe a phone call on hold or a document pending approval. This uses the same root as attentes to describe a state of suspended expectation.
- In a professional context, attentes is used for performance standards, but exigences is used when those expectations are non-negotiable requirements or demands.
- The word attente can be used in the phrase dans l'attente de, a formal way to end a letter that signals the writer is expecting a reply.
Examples in context
- Ses attentes sont trop élevées.Her expectations are too high.This sentence shows how to describe expectations that are too high using attentes.Tatoeba #12619839 by lbdx, translation #2967433 by Hybrid
- Il n'a pas répondu à nos attentes.He failed to come up to our expectations.This sentence illustrates how to say someone failed to meet expectations using attentes.Tatoeba #11114007 by Aiji, translation #298195 by CM
- Le résultat a dépassé mes attentes.The result exceeded my expectations.This sentence demonstrates how a result can exceed expectations using attentes.Tatoeba #10966510 by lbdx, translation #9965781 by ddnktr
- J'ai de grandes attentes pour cette réunion.I have high expectations for this meeting.
- Les espérances que j'ai envers cette équipe sont élevées.The expectations I have for this team are high.
- Les prévisions économiques pour l'année sont positives.The economic predictions for the year are positive.
- J'ai quelques attentes pour cette soirée.I have some expectations for this evening.
- J'ai quelques attentes particulières pour mon anniversaire.I have some specific expectations for my birthday.
- Je souhaite que mes attentes soient prises en compte lors de la réunion avec le directeur.I hope my expectations will be considered during the meeting with the director.
- Les investisseurs ont de grandes espérances pour cette startup prometteuse.Investors have high expectations for this promising startup.
- J'ai quelques attentes pour notre dîner au restaurant ce soir.I have some expectations for our dinner at the restaurant tonight.
- J'ai quelques attentes particulières pour mon cadeau d'anniversaire.I have some specific expectations for my birthday gift.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are discussing a new job opportunity.
- NathanQuelles sont tes attentes pour ce nouveau poste ?What are your expectations for this new job?
- EmmaJ'ai des attentes assez élevées concernant le salaire.I have fairly high expectations regarding the salary.
- NathanEmma, tu devrais aussi regarder les avantages sociaux.Emma, you should also look at the benefits.
- EmmaC'est vrai, mes attentes ne portent pas que sur l'argent.That's true, my expectations are not only about money.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
