Concentré (en. Concentrate)

/kɔ̃.sɑ̃.tʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is fully focused on a goal or activity.
He is very focused during his class.
Il est très concentré pendant son cours.
Refers to a mixture whose elements are gathered in one point.
The water jet was concentrated in one spot.
Le jet d'eau était concentré en un seul endroit.

Etymology

From the Latin 'concentratus', past participle of 'concentrari' meaning to gather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be concentrated
To be in a state of sustained attention.
être concentré
to concentrate on
To focus one's attention on something specific.
se concentrer sur
total concentration
State of maximum attention without distraction.
concentration totale

Related Words

to concentrate
Action of directing one's attention or efforts towards a specific point.
concentrer
concentration
State of being attentive and focused.
concentration

Slang Meanings

To be fully engaged
He is fully engaged in his project.
Il est à fond sur son projet.
In one's bubble
She is in her bubble when she works.
Elle est dans sa bulle quand elle travaille.