How do you say "I look forward to" in French?

"I look forward to" in French is "J'attends avec impatience". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I look forward to’ in French

Q: What does "J'attends avec impatience" mean in English?

"J'attends avec impatience" means "I look forward to" in English. Usage tip: [Attendre avec impatience] is the French pattern for "look forward to," even though the verb by itself means "to wait." You can reuse it easily: [J'attends votre réponse avec impatience].

J'attends avec impatience

zhuh ah-tahnd av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss

[zhuh ah-tahnd av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss]

💬 Usage Tip: [Attendre avec impatience] is the French pattern for "look forward to," even though the verb by itself means "to wait." You can reuse it easily: [J'attends votre réponse avec impatience].

🇫🇷 In France: This can sound warm and enthusiastic in follow-up messages, but in some business contexts it may feel a touch strong. For a more neutral tone, many people choose [Dans l'attente de votre réponse].

Phrase Breakdown

J'attends

zhuh ah-tahnd

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

J'aime les livres.

I like books.

attends

[ah-tahnd]

Am waiting

Act of staying in one place expecting someone or something.

Example

J'attends le bus.

I am waiting for the bus.

Avec impatience

av-ek em-pah-see-ahnss

Words in this phrase

avec

[av-ek]

With

Used to indicate accompanying circumstances.

Example

J'attends avec impatience le train.

I am waiting for the train with impatience.

impatience

[em-pah-see-ahnss]

Impatience

The feeling of eagerness or restlessness.

Example

J'attends avec impatience notre rencontre.

I am eagerly waiting for our meeting.

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