1. Espérance.
2. Attente.
1. A specific instance of feeling hopeful.
2. Someone (or something) on which expectations are centered.
3. The general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled.
ETYM Latin prospectus, from prospicere, prospectum, to look forward; pro before, forward + specere, spicere, look, to see: cf. Old Fren. prospect. Related to Spy, Prospectus.
1. The possibility of future success.
2. A place showing signs of containing a mineral deposit.
3. A potential buyer or customer; a likely candidate for a job or position.