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    Attirait (en. Attracted)

    /a.ti.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provoke interest or attraction in someone.
    The beauty of the landscape attracted tourists.
    La beauté du paysage attirait les touristes.
    To gather elements or people towards the same place or direction.
    The party attracted the young people from the neighborhood.
    La fête attirait les jeunes du quartier.
    To make something seductive or appealing.
    The delicious smell of the cooking attracted passersby.
    L'odeur délicieuse de la cuisine attirait les passants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'attractare', which means to pull towards oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the attention that attracts
    a situation that arouses great interest
    l'attention qui attire
    to attract trouble
    to cause problems
    attirer des ennuis
    to catch the eye
    to make something visible or fascinating
    attirer le regard

    Related Words

    attraction
    Force that pushes or pulls objects or people together.
    attraction
    appeal
    Quality of something that captivates or fascinates.
    attrait
    attract
    To provoke interest or attraction.
    attirer

    Slang Meanings

    To attract attention in an exaggerated way.
    He really attracted attention with his flashy clothes.
    Il a vraiment attiré avec ses vêtements flashy.
    To do something to seduce someone.
    She attracts by dancing provocatively on the dance floor.
    Elle attire en dansant sexy sur la piste.