How is the word impatient translated from French to English

English translation
keen
adjective

Très désireux de faire ou d'obtenir quelque chose.

Very eager to do or have something.

Examples with “impatient”

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  • Elle est impatiente de commencer son nouveau travail. — She's keen to start the new job.

  • Il a l'œil fin pour les détails. — He has a keen eye for detail.

  • Mon voisin est toujours impatient d'aller courir tôt le matin. — My neighbour is keen on early morning runs.

  • Les chiens ont un odorat fin. — Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

  • Les enfants sont-ils impatients d'aider au jardin ? — Are the kids keen to help in the garden?

  • Sa mémoire est-elle toujours aussi fine qu'avant ? — Is his memory still as keen as before?

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