eager

08:36 Jun 25, 2001
English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
English term or phrase: eager
hopeful
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Summary of answers provided
nadésireux de, avide , impatient de, pressé de, passionné de
Albert Golub
naardent, passioné, avide, assoifé
Alain R


  

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14 mins
désireux de, avide , impatient de, pressé de, passionné de


Explanation:
some of the french meanings
bonne chance

Albert Golub
Local time: 12:38
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in pair: 2094
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19 mins
ardent, passioné, avide, assoifé


Explanation:
Many words could be used depending on the context.
For example:
eager for fame = avide, assoifée de gloire
to be eager to do something = être impatient de faire quelque chose, désirer ardemment


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Alain R
Canada
Local time: 06:38
PRO pts in pair: 208
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