why is I am waiting FOR my girlfriend translated in French to 'I am waiting for girlfriend' why no FOR/POUR

Rebecca R.A2Kwiziq community member

why is I am waiting FOR my girlfriend translated in French to 'I am waiting for girlfriend' why no FOR/POUR

Asked 7 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Rebecca,

In French the verb 'attendre' is ' to wait for'. There is no need for the 'pour'.

J'attends mon père à la gare = I am waiting for my father at the station

Il attend ses amis = He is waiting for his friends

Bonne Continuation !

 

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why is I am waiting FOR my girlfriend translated in French to 'I am waiting for girlfriend' why no FOR/POUR

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