This is the 3387th most frequent French word.
attendez
"Attendez" means "wait" or "hold on."
The word 'attendez' is used here as an imperative form of the verb 'attendre,' instructing someone to wait.
Attendez, je vais vous aider.
Wait, I will help you.
'Attendez-vous' signifies 'expect' in this reflexive usage of 'attendre,' indicating anticipation.
Attendez-vous à un beau spectacle ce soir.
Expect a wonderful show tonight.
Here, 'attendent' is the third-person plural form of 'attendre,' describing the action of waiting for someone or something.