wishful

plein de désir

Qui montre un fort désir de voir quelque chose se produire ou être vrai.

En anglais simple : Showing that you strongly want something to happen or be true.

• That is just wishful thinking.
• He gave the cake a wishful look.
• Her wishful smile showed how much she wanted to join us.

Synonymes : hopeful, longing

Expressions courantes : wishful thinking, a wishful look, a wishful sigh

ambitieux

Qui souhaite réussir ou accéder à une position plus élevée.

En anglais simple : Wanting to become successful or reach a higher position.

• The wishful youth hoped to become a judge.
• A wishful student sought a place at the famous school.
• These wishful young officers were eager for promotion.

Synonymes : ambitious, aspiring

Expressions courantes : a wishful youth, a wishful student