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Translation
attendez une minute
Romanization
attendez une minute
Pronunciation
ah-ton-day oon mee-noot
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
attendez une minute — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "wait a minute".
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You say "attendez une minute" in French. The romanized form is "attendez une minute", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ah-ton-day oon mee-noot".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ah-ton-day oon mee-noot" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "attendez une minute".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.