French Expression · Intermediate
j'ai hâte
I can't wait
Pronunciation: zhay AT
Meaning
To be very eager for something to happen.
Example
J'ai hâte de voir le nouveau film.
I can't wait to see the new movie.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice j'ai hâte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.