How to Say "We Look Forward to Seeing You" in French

nous avons hâte de vous voir

The English phrase "we look forward to seeing you" is expressed in French as nous avons hâte de vous voir.

This phrase is a polite expression used to say that you are excited about a future meeting with someone.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase nous avons hâte de vous voir literally translates to "we have haste to see you".

Which one should you use?

You can also use the formal alternative Nous sommes impatients de vous voir or the formal Nous attendons votre visite avec impatience, which specifically means "We are eagerly awaiting your visit".

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec French, the informal expression On a hâte de te voir is commonly used among friends and family.

How does it change in a sentence?

The expression avoir hâte de is followed by an infinitive verb.

Did you know?

The word hâte in this phrase originates from a Frankish root, making it a Germanic loanword in the French language.
While nous avons hâte describes a feeling of excitement, the word hâte is the same root used for the English word 'haste', emphasizing a sense of urgency.

Examples in context

Nous avons hâte de vous voir demain.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Nous avons hâte de vous voir à la fête.
We look forward to seeing you at the party.
Nous avons hâte de vous voir enfin !
We look forward to finally seeing you!

Example conversation

Lucas and Léa are planning a visit to their friends' house.

Lucas

Tu viens nous rendre visite samedi ?
Are you coming to visit us on Saturday?
Léa

Oui, je viendrai avec plaisir.
Yes, I will come with pleasure.
Lucas

Super, nous avons hâte de vous voir !
Great, we look forward to seeing you!
Léa

Merci, moi aussi !
Thank you, me too!

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hâte, nous, voir, vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “We Look Forward to Seeing You” in French