Espérée

Espérée is a French word that translates to "hoped for" or "expected" in English. It is the past participle of the verb espérer, which means to hope or to expect. The word can be used as an adjective to describe something that has been anticipated or desired. For example, one might say "une visite espérée" which translates to "an expected visit".

In a broader sense, espérée carries a connotation of positive anticipation. It suggests that the thing hoped for is not just a possibility, but a desired outcome that has been looked forward to with a degree of optimism. The nuance is subtle but distinct from simply "expected," which can sometimes be neutral or even unwelcome.

The feminine form, espérée, is used when referring to a feminine noun, while the masculine form is espéré. The plural forms are espérés (masculine) and espérées (feminine). For instance, "des résultats espérés" would mean "hoped-for results" in the plural. The context of its usage in a sentence will typically clarify whether it is functioning as an adjective or as part of a verb tense. The concept of something being espérée is often linked to future possibilities and the human inclination to look forward to favorable events.