avoir hâte

avoir hâte
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
a. to look forward (used with "to")
Alyssa a hâte de commencer son nouveau travail.Alyssa looks forward to starting her new job.
b. can’t wait
Le premier épisode de la deuxième saison sort ce soir. - Je sais. J’ai hâte !The first episode of season two airs tonight. - I know. I can't wait!
c. to be dying
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
J’adore ce groupe ! J’ai hâte de les voir en concert.I love this band! I’m dying to see them in concert.
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