뜻
A request to pause for a short period.
문화적 배경
Politeness is highly valued. Using 'Attendez' instead of just 'Attends' is a sign of respect. People are generally more informal, but 'Attendez' is still used in professional settings. Very formal. 'Attendez' is expected in almost all public interactions. Similar to France, formal address is common in business.
The 'Vous' Rule
Always use 'Attendez' if you are unsure of the formality. It is never rude to be too polite.
Body Language
A small wave of the hand or a raised index finger makes the phrase even more natural.
뜻
A request to pause for a short period.
The 'Vous' Rule
Always use 'Attendez' if you are unsure of the formality. It is never rude to be too polite.
Body Language
A small wave of the hand or a raised index finger makes the phrase even more natural.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
____ un instant, je reviens.
Attendez is the correct imperative form for a general request.
Which is the correct gender for 'instant'?
Is 'instant' masculine or feminine?
Instant is a masculine noun, so it takes 'un'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Vous pouvez m'aider ?' B: '____, je finis mon travail.'
This is the appropriate way to ask for a short delay.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are talking to your best friend.
Use 'Attends' for friends (tu form).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제____ un instant, je reviens.
Attendez is the correct imperative form for a general request.
Is 'instant' masculine or feminine?
Instant is a masculine noun, so it takes 'un'.
A: 'Vous pouvez m'aider ?' B: '____, je finis mon travail.'
This is the appropriate way to ask for a short delay.
You are talking to your best friend.
Use 'Attends' for friends (tu form).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, it is the standard polite way to ask for a wait.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a professional setting.
Don't use 'instant'. Say 'Attendez un moment' or 'Je reviens dans 10 minutes'.
Because 'instant' is a masculine noun.
The phrase itself is already in the plural/formal 'vous' form.
Yes, it adds emphasis to the brevity, but it's slightly less common.
Yes, but often shortened to 'Attends 2s' in very casual texts.
They are very similar, but 'Attendez un instant' is slightly more formal.
It is an imperative, but in French, it is the standard way to make a request.
Yes, it's perfect for when the waiter arrives before you are ready.
Using 'Attends' when you should use 'Attendez'.
Yes, it is universally understood in all French-speaking regions.
관련 표현
Un moment
synonymA moment
Attendez une seconde
synonymWait a second
Je reviens
builds onI'll be back
Patientez
specialized formPlease wait
