Attirés (en. Attracted)

/a.ti.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been attracted, captured attention.
The children were attracted by the fireworks.
Les enfants étaient attirés par les feux d'artifice.
Who provokes interest or attraction.
This exhibition attracts a varied audience.
Cette exposition attire un public varié.
The act of directing one's attention towards something.
He is easily attracted to innovative projects.
Il est facilement attiré par des projets innovants.
To awaken interest.
The advertisements attracted customers to the store.
Les publicités attirées les clients vers le magasin.
Being under the influence of an attractive force.
Magnets attracted to metal.
Les aimants attirés par le métal.

Etymology

From the verb 'attirer', coming from the Latin 'attractus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to attract attention
To make someone focus on something.
attirer l'attention
to attract trouble
To cause problems or difficulties.
attirer des ennuis
to attract attention
To provoke interest or observation from others.
attirer des regards

Related Words

to attract
To bring something close to oneself.
attirer
attraction
The action of attracting, a factor that arouses interest or affection.
attraction
attractive
Who evokes attraction, desire, or interest.
attirant

Slang Meanings

To be in a situation where one is desired or popular.
He is always attracted to all the parties.
Il est toujours attiré dans toutes les soirées.
To have a charisma that attracts others.
She has that je-ne-sais-quoi that attracts everyone.
Elle a ce je-ne-sais-quoi qui attire tout le monde.