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    Attentifs (en. Attentive)

    /atɑ̃.tif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows attention or care.
    Students must be attentive during classes.
    Les élèves doivent être attentifs pendant les cours.
    Who is vigilant and observant.
    One must be attentive to safety signals.
    Il faut être attentif aux signaux de sécurité.
    Capable of focusing on details.
    She has an attentive gaze when she reads.
    Elle a un regard attentif lorsqu'elle lit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attentivus', derived from 'attendere' which means 'to pay attention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be attentive
    To be concentrated or vigilant.
    être attentif
    to show attention
    To show that one is paying attention.
    faire preuve d'attention
    to remain attentive
    To continue to be concentrated.
    rester attentif

    Related Words

    attention
    The action of paying attention.
    attention
    listening
    The action of listening attentively.
    écoute
    concentration
    The ability to focus on an element.
    concentration

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the lookout.
    He is always on the lookout during his missions.
    Il est toujours aux aguets lors de ses missions.
    To have a keen ear.
    She has a keen ear; she hears everything!
    Elle a l'oreille fine, elle entend tout!