verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, désirerTo desire; to want."Here are a few options, increasing in nuance: She is wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. I am wishing I had studied more for the test. He is wishing he could go to the party with his friends. " mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, espérerTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)."She's been wishing that she may get a good grade on her exam. "Elle souhaite obtenir une bonne note à son examen.mindsoulemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter, espérer(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome)."She was wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. "Elle souhaitait un nouveau vélo pour son anniversaire.attitudeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter quelque chose à quelqu'un(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)."We wish you a Merry Christmas."Nous vous souhaitons un joyeux Noël.emotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouhaiter(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity."I am wishing to go to the park this afternoon. "Je souhaite aller au parc cet après-midi.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecommander, souhaiterTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of."The teacher was wishing her student well in the upcoming competition, seeking confidence for the student. "L'enseignante souhaitait bonne chance à son élève pour la prochaine compétition, recherchant la confiance pour l'élève.communicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe fait de souhaiter, le souhaitThe act of making a wish."The child's fervent wishing on the fallen eyelash revealed how much he wanted a puppy. "Le souhait fervent de l'enfant sur le cil tombé a révélé à quel point il voulait un chiot.mindsoulreligionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
