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No. 1,959 in French

souhaitant

"Wishing" or "desiring."

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  • Je suis souhaitant de tout cœur le succès de cette entreprise.

    I am wholeheartedly wishing for the success of this endeavor.

    The word "souhaitant" is used as a present participle derived from the verb "souhaiter" (to wish), conveying a direct and active desire.

  • Elle a envoyé un message à son ami, souhaitant qu'il soit heureux.

    She sent a message to her friend, wishing that he would be happy.

    Here, "souhaitant" functions as a present participle, linked to the subject "elle," expressing her active desire for her friend's happiness.

  • Souhaitant poursuivre ses études, il a décidé de s'inscrire à l'université.

    Wishing to continue his studies, he decided to enroll in university.

    In this example, "souhaitant" introduces a clause that provides the reason or context for the main action of the sentence, acting as an adjective-like descriptor.

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