Usage examples of "keep waiting" in English with translation to French

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You should not keep people waiting. Tu ne devrais pas faire attendre les gens.

Don't keep me waiting. Ne me fais pas attendre !

She was annoyed to be kept waiting. Cela l'ennuyait qu'on la fasse attendre.

I was kept waiting nearly half an hour. On me fit attendre presqu'une demi-heure.

He could not stand being kept waiting so long. Il ne supportait pas qu'on le fasse attendre aussi longtemps.

You should not keep them waiting so long. Tu ne devrais pas les garder à attendre aussi longtemps.

Keep an eye on this suitcase. Garde un œil sur cette mallette.

I am waiting for the store to open. J'attends que le magasin ouvre.

You have only to keep silent. Tu dois juste rester silencieux.

He will be waiting for you. Il t'attendra.

We must keep law and order. Nous devons garder la loi et l'ordre.

They are waiting for you in front of the door. Ils t'attendent devant la porte.

Promise that you will keep your promise. Promets que tu tiendras ta promesse.

I'll be waiting for you at the usual place. Je t'attendrai au même endroit que d'habitude.

Don't walk so fast! I can't keep up with you. Ne marchez pas aussi vite ! Je ne peux pas vous suivre.

I'm still waiting for my breakfast. Bring it to me now, please. J'attends toujours mon petit déjeuner, veuillez me l'apporter maintenant.

He can not fail to keep his promise. Il a toujours tenu ces promesses.

His Majesty is waiting. Sa Majesté attend.

I keep a rabbit as a pet. J'ai un lapin comme animal de compagnie.

I'm waiting for a very important call. J'attends un appel très important.

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