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    Attentions (en. Attentions)

    /atɑ̃sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expression of thoughtfulness or courtesy towards others.
    His attentions towards her were very touching.
    Ses attentions envers elle étaient très touchantes.
    Care given to something.
    He devoted a lot of attention to his project.
    Il a consacré beaucoup d'attentions à son projet.
    Acts intended to please or to charm.
    He multiplied his attentions to win her heart.
    Il a multiplié les attentions pour gagner son cœur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attentio', which means 'attention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have attentions
    To act with kindness and solicitude towards someone.
    avoir des attentions
    special attentions
    Preferential treatment given to a person.
    attentions spéciales
    to lack attentions
    To show no concern or consideration for others.
    manquer d'attentions

    Related Words

    attention
    Act of focusing or caring about something.
    attention
    thoughtfulness
    Action of anticipating the needs of others.
    prévenance
    generosity
    Willingness to give or share without expecting anything in return.
    générosité

    Slang Meanings

    Turn the heads
    He makes attentions to turn heads.
    Il fait des attentions pour tourner les têtes.
    Cuter the wings
    She told him that he should show fewer attentions to avoid clipping his wings.
    Elle lui a dit qu'il faudrait moins d'attentions pour éviter de le couter les ailes.