A1 verb Neutre #195 le plus courant

expect

/ɪkˈspekt/

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

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1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

I was surprised to see you there.

Famille de mots

Nom
expectation
Verb
expect
Adverbe
expectedly
Adjectif
expectant
Apparenté
expectancy
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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

1

I expect it will rain this afternoon because the sky is very dark.

everyday

I think it is likely to rain later today.

2

The university expects all students to submit their assignments on time.

formal

The school requires students to hand in work by the deadline.

3

I didn't expect to see you at the party!

informal

I was surprised to see you there.

4

Economists expect that the inflation rate will remain stable throughout the year.

academic

Experts predict that prices will not change much this year.

5

We expect a detailed response from our suppliers by the end of the business day.

business

We are waiting for and require an answer from the vendors today.

Famille de mots

Nom
expectation
Verb
expect
Adverbe
expectedly
Adjectif
expectant
Apparenté
expectancy

Collocations courantes

expect a baby to be pregnant
expect the best to have a positive outlook on a situation
fully expect to be completely sure something will happen
as expected happening in the way that was predicted
expect a call to wait for someone to telephone you

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

expect vs wait

'Wait' is the physical act of staying in a place until something happens, while 'expect' is the mental belief that it will happen.

expect vs hope

'Hope' is wanting something to happen, while 'expect' is thinking it is likely to happen.

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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.

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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.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'EXpect' as looking 'EXternally' (outward) into the future to see what is coming.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'expectare', which means 'to look out for' or 'to await'.

Modèles grammaticaux

expect + to + verb expect + object + to + verb expect + that + clause
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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

Mots lis

sit

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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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