No. 3,387 in French

attendez

"Attendez" means "wait" or "hold on."

In a sentence

Attendez, je vais vous aider.
Wait, I will help you.
The word 'attendez' is used here as an imperative form of the verb 'attendre,' instructing someone to wait.
Attendez-vous à un beau spectacle ce soir.
Expect a wonderful show tonight.
'Attendez-vous' signifies 'expect' in this reflexive usage of 'attendre,' indicating anticipation.
Ils attendent leurs amis devant le café.
They are waiting for their friends in front of the café.
Here, 'attendent' is the third-person plural form of 'attendre,' describing the action of waiting for someone or something.

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