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    Attentive (en. Attentive)

    /a.tɑ̃.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who pays sustained attention to others or certain things.
    She is very attentive to her students during lessons.
    Elle est très attentive à ses élèves durant les cours.
    Who demonstrates concentration and vigilance.
    A driver must be attentive to the road.
    Un conducteur doit être attentif à la route.
    Who is caring and concerned about the needs of others.
    He has always been attentive to his friends' feelings.
    Il a toujours été attentif aux sentiments de ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'attentivus', meaning 'tending to', formed from 'attendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be attentive to
    Paying special attention to something.
    être attentif à
    to show attentiveness
    Showing interest and listening.
    faire preuve d'attention
    to remain attentive
    Maintaining focus on a subject or task.
    rester attentif

    Related Words

    attention
    State of a person being attentive, vigilance.
    attention
    attentively
    In an attentive manner, with concentration.
    attentivement
    to intend
    To pay attention to or emphasize something.
    attenter

    Slang Meanings

    To be attentive
    He is always attentive in meetings.
    Il est toujours à l'écoute en réunion.
    To be in the know
    She is really in the know; she knows everything that is happening.
    Elle est vraiment dans le coup, elle sait tout ce qui se passe.