French Idiom · Intermediate
avoir hâte
can't wait
Pronunciation: /a.vwaʁ at/
Meaning
can't wait; to look forward, to be eager
Example
J'ai trop hâte de la revoir.
I can't wait to see her again.
Practice tips
- Practice avoir hâte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French idiom is for intermediate-level learners.