impatiemment

Impatiemment is a French adverb meaning “in an impatient manner” or “impatiently.” It is used to describe an action carried out with impatience, often in the context of waiting or anticipation.

Etymology: The adverb is formed from the adjective impatient (impatient) by adding the regular French adverb suffix -amment. This follows the common pattern for -ant adjectives, where the corresponding adverb ends in -amment.

Usage: Impatiemment appears in both formal and literary writing, as well as in some spoken contexts, to convey a strong sense of impatience. It can emphasize the emotional state of the subject or the urgency of the situation. In everyday language, speakers may opt for the more neutral phrase avec impatience (“with impatience”) instead, depending on tone and register. Examples: Elle attend impatiemment son tour. Les spectateurs attendaient impatiemment l’annonce. Il parla impatiemment, impatient de finir la tâche.

Related terms: The opposite adverb is patiemment (“patiently”). Related concepts include impatience and the noun impatience, which describe the feeling rather than the manner of action.

Notes: Impatiemment is versatile but slightly formal; its use can heighten drama or emphasis in prose and narration. When clarity or a softer tone is desired, alternatives such as "avec impatience" or "avec une impatience contenue" may be chosen.