salle d'attente /sˈaldatˈɑ̃t/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "waiting room".

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Source term
waiting room
Translation
salle d'attente
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "salle d'attente". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form salle d'attente
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural salle d'attentes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la salle d'attente
Examples
La salle d'attente était pleine de monde.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

La salle d'attente était pleine de monde.

English: The waiting room was full of people.

B1 · Public And Private Buildings

Veuillez vous asseoir dans la salle d'attente.

English: Please take a seat in the waiting room.

B1 · Public And Private Buildings

Le médecin vous verra bientôt dans la salle d'attente.

English: The doctor will see you soon in the waiting room.

B1 · Public And Private Buildings

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