Attira (en. Attracted)

/a.ti.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
English: To draw in, captivate attention or interest.
English: He attracted everyone's attention with his speech.
Il attira l'attention de tout le monde avec son discours.
English: To bring something or someone toward oneself.
English: This new method attracted many students.
Cette nouvelle méthode attira de nombreux élèves.
English: To provoke an effect of attraction.
English: The show attracted thousands of spectators.
Le spectacle attira des milliers de spectateurs.

Etymology

English: From Old French 'attirer', itself derived from Latin 'attractĭo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: attract attention
English: To provoke someone's interest or focus.
attirer l'attention
English: attract the eye
English: To make something noticeable.
attirer le regard
English: attract trouble
English: To put oneself in a problematic situation.
attirer des ennuis

Related Words

English: attract
English: Basic verb meaning to bring something toward oneself.
attirer
English: attraction
English: Feeling of attraction between two things or people.
attirance
English: attractive
English: That arouses interest or desire.
attirant

Slang Meanings

English: To be successful with someone.
English: He attracted the girl at the party.
Il attira la fille à la fête.
English: To make a strong impression.
English: His new look really attracted attention.
Son nouveau look a vraiment attiré les regards.