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    Attirer (en. Attract)

    /a.ti.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Provoking someone's interest.
    The beauty of the landscape attracts tourists.
    La beauté du paysage attire les touristes.
    Bringing something toward oneself.
    He used a magnet to attract the nails.
    Il a utilisé un aimant pour attirer les clous.
    Gathering or uniting around an idea or project.
    This initiative attracts many volunteers.
    Cette initiative attire de nombreux bénévoles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'attrahere', composed of 'ad' (toward) and 'trahere' (to pull).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attract attention
    Arouse someone's interest.
    attirer l'attention
    attract trouble
    Get into a difficult situation.
    attirer des ennuis
    attract the gaze
    Make something noticeable.
    attirer le regard

    Related Words

    attraction
    Action of attracting, power of gathering.
    attraction
    attractive
    Having the quality of attracting.
    attirant
    appealing
    That arouses interest or desire.
    attractif

    Slang Meanings

    To pull someone toward oneself in a seductive way.
    She always knows how to attract guys in style.
    Elle sait toujours attirer les gars dans l’extrême.
    Capturing attention in a cool way.
    This style attracts attention at the café.
    Ce style attire les regards au café.