patience

Translations

patiencenoun
patiences
pl
solitaireJeu de cartes.
He spent the afternoon playing patience to pass the time.
Il a passé l'après-midi à jouer au solitaire pour passer le temps.
Her patience was tested as she waited for the delayed train.
Sa patience a été mise à l'épreuve pendant qu'elle attendait le train en retard.
Additional translations
patienceJeu de cartes, emploi plus littéraire ou moins fréquent que solitaire.
patienceinterjection
Exclamatory use urging calm endurance
Patience! We'll have the results in a moment.
Patience ! Nous aurons les résultats dans un instant.
Synonyms
Hold on!
Hang on!
Just a moment!
One moment!
Please wait!
Give me a moment!
Hold tight!
Bear with me!

Definitions

patiencenoun
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
Her patience was tested as she waited for the delayed train.
A card game played by one person, also known as solitaire.
He spent the afternoon playing patience to pass the time.
patienceinterjection
An exclamation advising someone to remain calm or to wait.
Patience! We'll have the results in a moment.