Also means
coming
Usage Note
Venue is the noun form of venir ('to come') and refers to the arrival or coming of someone. It is used in formal or literary contexts; in everyday speech arrivée is more common. The phrase bienvenue ('welcome') is built on it. Note that in English, 'venue' (a place) is a false friend.
Examples
"Nous attendons sa venue avec impatience."
Natural Translation
We are eagerly awaiting his arrival.
Literal Translation
We await his coming with impatience.

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