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Definition: state of uncertainty, cautious approach

Nous serons dans l'expectative jusqu'aux élections - We will be in a state of uncertainty until the elections

Il faut demeurer dans l'expectative en attendant sa réponse - We have to take a cautious approach while waiting for his response.

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