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    L'attention (en. Attention)

    /la.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of focusing one's mind on something.
    One must pay attention to details.
    Il faut accorder de l'attention aux détails.
    Concern or care shown towards someone.
    She has always paid a lot of attention to her friends.
    Elle a toujours eu beaucoup d'attention pour ses amis.
    The ability to focus on a task.
    The students' attention was captivated by the show.
    L'attention des élèves a été captivée par le spectacle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'intentio', meaning 'tension towards', derived from 'intendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To attract attention
    To ensure that someone notices or is interested in something.
    attirer l'attention
    To pay attention
    To be aware or attentive to what is happening.
    porter attention
    To draw attention to
    To emphasize a specific topic or issue.
    attirer l'attention sur

    Related Words

    Attentive
    Demonstrating attention.
    attentif
    Thoughtful
    Showing attention towards others.
    attentionné
    Inattention
    Lack of attention, distraction.
    inattention

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of it
    He was out of it in class, he didn’t pay attention.
    Il était dans le flou en cours, il n'a pas porté attention.
    To be spaced out
    She was spaced out while reading her book, completely lost in her thoughts.
    Elle était à l'ouest en lisant son livre, complètement dans ses pensées.