French Phrase
J'attends toujours une solution.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a problem or situation remains unresolved despite the passage of time. The word 'toujours' is used here to mean 'still' rather than 'always', emphasizing the ongoing nature of the wait.
When to use
It is most commonly used in professional contexts, customer service disputes, or formal complaints when a promised fix has not yet been delivered.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'attendstoujoursunesolution
Attendre
This verb means 'to wait' or 'to wait for'. It takes a direct object, meaning you don't need a preposition between the verb and the noun.
Toujours
In this context, 'toujours' acts as an adverb meaning 'still', placed typically after the conjugated verb.
🗨In Conversation
Le support technique vous a-t-il aidé ?
Did technical support help you?
Non, j'attends toujours une solution.
No, I am still waiting for a solution.
✕Common Mistakes
J'attends pour une solution.
In French, 'attendre' is a direct transitive verb and does not need a preposition like 'for' in English.
Je suis toujours attendant une solution.
French does not use the 'to be + present participle' structure for the continuous present; use the simple present 'j'attends' instead.
↔Alternatives
Je n'ai toujours pas de solution.
I still don't have a solution.
Le problème n'est pas encore résolu.
The problem is not resolved yet.
Cultural Tip
In French administrative or business culture, being explicit about a delay is expected. Starting your sentence with a polite 'Bonjour' is mandatory, but using 'toujours' clearly signals that your patience is wearing thin.