No. 4,437 in French
impatience
Impatience: Restlessness or eagerness to act, often due to waiting.
In a sentence
Son impatience à attendre le bus était évidente.
Her impatience while waiting for the bus was evident.
The word 'impatience' refers to a lack of patience or eagerness, connected to the act of waiting for the bus.
L'impatience des enfants à ouvrir leurs cadeaux était compréhensible.
The children's impatience to open their presents was understandable.
Here, 'impatience' describes eagerness or excitement in anticipation, specifically for opening gifts.
Il n'a pas caché son impatience à partir en voyage.
He did not hide his impatience to go on the trip.
In this sentence, the word 'impatience' signifies eagerness or strong desire about starting a trip.
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