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    Attentif (en. Attentive)

    /atɑ̃.tif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes someone who is focused and vigilant.
    One must be attentive in class to fully understand the lessons.
    Il faut être attentif en classe pour bien comprendre les leçons.
    Describes a behavior where care and vigilance are demonstrated.
    She is very attentive to details in her work.
    Elle est très attentive aux détails dans son travail.
    Frequented by an observing gaze or behavior.
    Be attentive to signs of fatigue in your pet.
    Soyez attentif aux signes de fatigue chez votre animal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attentivus', from 'attentus', past participle of 'attendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pay attention
    To pay attention.
    faire attention
    to be attentive to
    To be vigilant regarding something.
    être attentif à
    attentive to needs
    To show concern for the needs of others.
    attentif aux besoins

    Related Words

    attention
    The action of paying attention.
    attention
    listening
    The action of focusing on what is being said.
    écoute
    concentration
    The state of being concentrated on something.
    concentration

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know
    He is always attentive to the latest trends; he's in the know.
    Il est toujours attentif aux dernières tendances, il est dans le coup.
    To have an eye
    She has an eye; nothing escapes her when she is attentive.
    Elle a l'œil, rien ne lui échappe quand elle est attentive.