Séduction (en. Seduction)
[sedykSión]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The art or act of seducing.
His seduction works on everyone who crosses his path.
Sa séduction opère sur tous ceux qui croisent son chemin.
The ability to attract attention or captivate.
The seduction of this landscape is unparalleled.
La séduction de ce paysage est incomparable.
The power to strongly attract.
The seduction of the music was irresistible.
La séduction de la musique était irrésistible.
Etymology
From the Latin 'seductio', derived from 'seducere' which means 'to lead away by attraction'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fatal seduction
Powerful and often dangerous attraction.
séduction fatale
subtle seduction
Attraction that manifests in a discreet manner.
séduction subtile
to play on seduction
To use charm to attract or manipulate.
jouer sur la séduction
Related Words
to seduce
To lead someone to feel attraction for oneself.
séduire
enchantment
The action of subjugating, seducing by irresistible charm.
envoûtement
charm
Attractiveness or seductive quality of a person.
charme
Slang Meanings
Charm that quickly attracts.
That guy has a real talent for seduction.
Ce mec a un sacré talent pour la séduction.
Gentle manipulation to get what one wants.
She uses seduction to get what she wants.
Elle utilise la séduction pour avoir ce qu'elle veut.