Patf Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Which word do you use in what situations? e.g. I was at the garage today for a minor repair to the car and wanted to say that I would wait, rather than go shopping etc.When giving card details on the machine it says "patientez."What's the difference? Hoping you can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 both very similar bt not always interchangeableattendre = to waitpatienter = to hold on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 So what about 'ne quittez pas' that office receptionists use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Cathy 'ne quittez pas' means literally "don't leave" or on the phone it means "don't hang up". In Pad's example you would use attendre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks Ron. Very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [quote user="Ron Avery"]Cathy 'ne quittez pas' means literally "don't leave" or on the phone it means "don't hang up". In Pad's example you would use attendre. [/quote] I know im on here alot but really............[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 But, knowing you, Pads, that ain't gonna deter you, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Ummm ........ Nope[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Good girl! Now would you like a treat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 will I like it ?[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Depends. Do you prefer a bone-shaped biscuit or one of those sticks that's supposed to keep your teeth clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Im a ruddy cat ..... dont you have a fish shape one ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I thought that you were a lion, Pads, in which case a human being would be appropriate? But who (whom?) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 No Im just a little ginger tom with ambitions to be lion ..... but Im glad you saw me that way [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 [quote user="Pads"]Im a ruddy cat ..... dont you have a fish shape one ??[/quote]Exactly! And being the madam that you are, you'd want to nick the dog's treats, wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Well I have been know to partake in the odd one or two.......... Shhhhh we dont talk about my part time job as a madam you dont know whoes watching !![;-)] theres a lot of Toms about ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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