Etymology dictionary. 2014.
attendant — ⇒ATTENDANT, ANTE, part. prés., loc. adv., adj. et subst. A. Part. prés. de attendre. B. Emploi adj. et subst. 1. Emploi adj. [En parlant d une pers. ou d un groupe de pers.] (cf. attentif et attentiste) : • 1. Tu ne sais pas ce que c est qu une… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Attendant — At*tend ant, a. [F. attendant, p. pr. of attendre. See {Attend}, v. t.] 1. Being present, or in the train; accompanying; in waiting. [1913 Webster] From the attendant flotilla rang notes triumph. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] Cherub and Seraph … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
attendant — Attendant, [attend]ante. adj. verbal. Qui attend Estes vous des attendants? En attendant. Maniere de parler adverbiale. Jusques à temps. En attendant qu il vienne. en attendant que vous en soyez éclaircy. en attendant mieux, en attendant quelque… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Attendant — may refer to:* Car attendant, a railroad employee * Flight attendant, flight crew employed to ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers * Museum attendant * Toilet attendant, maintain standards in a toilet and collects any usage fees *… … Wikipedia
attendant — [ə ten′dənt] adj. 1. attending or serving [an attendant nurse] 2. being present 3. accompanying as a circumstance or result [attendant difficulties] n. 1. a person who attends or serves [an attendant at the zoo, a queen s attendants] 2 … English World dictionary
Attendant — At*tend ant, n. 1. One who attends or accompanies in any character whatever, as a friend, companion, servant, agent, or suitor. A train of attendants. Hallam. [1913 Webster] 2. One who is present and takes part in the proceedings; as, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
attendant — index ancillary (auxiliary), caretaker (one caring for property), clerical, coactor, coadjutant, cohort, collateral ( … Law dictionary
attendant — attendant, ante (a ten dan, dan t ) adj. 1° Qui attend. 2° En termes de musique, cadence attendante, cadence imparfaite, qui se fait en montant d une quinte et qui semble attendre une réponse. 3° S. m. Sectaire qui soutient qu il n y a dans … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
attendant — [adj] being present or related accessory, accompanying, ancillary, associated, attending, coincident, concomitant, consequent, incident; concept 577 Ant. absent, detached attendant [n] person who serves others aide, alarm clock*, assistant,… … New thesaurus
attendant — ► NOUN 1) a person employed to provide a service to the public. 2) an assistant to an important person. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ occurring at the same time or as a result of … English terms dictionary
attendant — I UK [əˈtendənt] / US noun [countable] Word forms attendant : singular attendant plural attendants * 1) someone whose job is to help customers or people who visit a public place a car park attendant 2) someone whose job is to look after another… … English dictionary
