expect

The French word 's'attendre' is a reflexive verb that means 'to expect' in English. It is often used to express the idea that one is waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive. For example, 'Je m'attends à ce qu'il arrive bientôt' means 'I expect him to arrive soon'. The reflexive form of the verb is used to indicate that the expectation is directed towards oneself, as in 'Je m'attends à ce qu'il pleuve' which means 'I expect it to rain'.

Example sentences using: s'attendre

On ne peut pas s'attendre à des miracles.

One cannot expect miracles.

This phrase signifies that it's unrealistic to expect outstanding or unlikely results, especially in a challenging situation.

Il faut s'attendre à tout.

One must expect anything.

This phrase implies that one should anticipate every possibility, denoting a certain level of uncertainty or unpredictability.

Je ne m'attendais pas à te voir ici.

I did not expect to see you here.

This sentence indicates surprise on the part of the speaker at someone's unexpected presence in a particular place.