hope
To want something to happen or be true and believe that it is possible. It is used to express desire for a positive outcome in the future.
Exemples
3 sur 5I hope you have a nice day at school today.
I want you to have a good day while you are at school.
We hope that this information is helpful for your research.
We desire for these facts to assist you with your study.
Hope you can come to my party on Friday!
I want you to be able to attend my celebration this week.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'rope' (rhymes with hope) that you hold onto to pull yourself toward a better future.
Quiz rapide
I ___ you enjoy your birthday cake!
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hope
Exemples
I hope you have a nice day at school today.
everydayI want you to have a good day while you are at school.
We hope that this information is helpful for your research.
formalWe desire for these facts to assist you with your study.
Hope you can come to my party on Friday!
informalI want you to be able to attend my celebration this week.
Many students hope to study abroad during their second year.
academicA lot of learners want to take classes in another country next year.
The manager hopes to finish the project before the holiday.
businessThe boss wants the work to be completed before the break.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
I hope so
I want that to happen
High hopes
To have big expectations for success
Ray of hope
A small sign that things might get better
Souvent confondu avec
Use 'hope' for things that are possible; use 'wish' for things that are impossible or very unlikely.
Notes d'usage
When talking about the future with 'hope', we often use the simple present tense instead of 'will'. For example: 'I hope he wins' (not 'I hope he will win').
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'wish' when they should use 'hope'. Do not say 'I wish you have a good time' if it is possible; say 'I hope you have a good time'.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'rope' (rhymes with hope) that you hold onto to pull yourself toward a better future.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'hopian', meaning to look forward to something with desire and confidence.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking cultures, using 'I hope' is a very common and polite way to end letters or start friendly conversations.
Quiz rapide
I ___ you enjoy your birthday cake!
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hope
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