expect
To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive. It is also used to express that you believe someone has a duty to do something.
Exemples
3 sur 5I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.
I think it is likely to rain later today.
The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.
The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.
I didn't expect to see you at the party!
I was surprised to see you there.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.
Quiz rapide
We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : expect
Exemples
I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.
everydayI think it is likely to rain later today.
The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.
formalThe school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.
I didn't expect to see you at the party!
informalI was surprised to see you there.
Economists expect that the inflation rate will remain stable throughout the year.
academicExperts predict that prices will not change much this year.
We expect a detailed response from our suppliers by the end of the business day.
businessWe are waiting for and require an answer from the vendors today.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
expecting a baby
pregnant
what do you expect?
used to say you are not surprised by a bad situation
beyond expectations
better or more than what was predicted
Souvent confondu avec
'Wait' is the physical act of staying in a place until something happens, while 'expect' is the mental belief that it will happen.
'Hope' is wanting something to happen, while 'expect' is thinking it is likely to happen.
Notes d'usage
The verb 'expect' is frequently followed by an object and a 'to' infinitive (e.g., 'I expect him to arrive'). When used in the continuous form 'expecting', it often refers to pregnancy.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'I am expecting the bus' when they mean 'I am waiting for the bus.' Use 'expect' for the belief and 'wait' for the time spent.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'expectare', which means 'to look out for' or 'to await'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking business cultures, saying 'I expect you to...' is a polite but very firm way of giving a direct order.
Quiz rapide
We ___ more than fifty people to attend the wedding next week.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : expect
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
To want something to happen or be true and believe that it i...
futureThe future refers to the period of time that will happen aft...
probabilityProbability is how likely it is that something will happen....
forecastA forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in t...
waitTo stay in a place or delay an action until a specific time...
Mots lis
sit
A1To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.
stand
A1To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.
pay
A1To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.
meet
A1To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.
continue
A1To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.
set
A1To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.
learn
A1To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.
lead
A1To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.
understand
A1To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.
follow
A1To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.
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