Also means
expectation
Usage Note
Attente covers both the act of waiting (la salle d'attente = 'waiting room') and the notion of expectation or anticipation (répondre aux attentes = 'to meet expectations'). The phrase en attente means 'pending' or 'on hold'. It derives from the verb attendre ('to wait').
Examples
"La salle d'attente est pleine."
Natural Translation
The waiting room is full.
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