No. 921 in French
espère
"Espère" means "hopes" or "is hoping" in English.
In a sentence
Je l'espère fortement.
I strongly hope for it.
In this sentence, 'espère' is the verb 'hope' used in the first-person singular in present tense, expressing a personal wish or desire.
Marie espère une réponse rapide.
Marie hopes for a quick response.
Here, 'espère' is used in the third-person singular in present tense, showing what someone else is wishing or anticipating.
Nous espérons qu'il viendra demain.
We hope that he will come tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'espérons' (a form of 'espérer') is used in the first-person plural in present tense to express a collective wish.
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