Affectant (en. Affecting)

/a.fɛktɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Something that has an effect on something.

This molecule is affecting for the cells.

Cette molécule est affectante pour les cellules.

Related to affection, to emotional impact.

His speech was affecting and touching.

Son discours était affectant et touchant.

Derived from the verb 'to affect', from Latin 'affectare'.

affecting upon waking

A strong feeling experienced first thing in the morning.

affectant au réveil

affecting gently

A mode of subtle and pleasant influence.

affectant en douceur

affection

Feeling of attachment.

affection

to affect

To have an influence on.

affecter

effect

Consequence of an action.

effet

Strong emotional influence.

This movie is really affecting, I cried.

Ce film est vraiment affectant, j'ai pleuré.

Something that touches personally.

This song is affecting, it reminds me of my youth.

Cette chanson est affectante, elle me rappelle ma jeunesse.