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    Tenté (en. Tent)

    /tɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is at the mercy of temptation.
    He was tempted by the idea of going on a trip.
    Il a été tenté par l'idée de partir en voyage.
    Refers to a person who feels a strong desire for something.
    She feels tempted by this new project.
    Elle se sent tentée par ce nouveau projet.
    Relates to an emotional state linked to desire.
    He was tempted to taste that delicious dish.
    Il était tenté de goûter à ce plat délicieux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tenter', formed with the suffix '-ed' for the past participle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be tempted by
    to be attracted to something despite the risks.
    être tenté par
    tempted to do something
    to have the desire to do something.
    tenté de faire quelque chose
    to not resist temptation
    to yield to a desire.
    ne pas résister à la tentation

    Related Words

    tent
    Shelter often made of canvas.
    tente
    temptation
    Attraction to an act considered wrong.
    tentation
    to attempt
    To try to achieve something.
    tenter

    Slang Meanings

    In popular jargon, 'tenté' can refer to someone who hesitates between two choices.
    He is torn between two jobs.
    Il est tenté entre deux emplois.
    Used to refer to an easily influenced person.
    He is a good guy, but he is too swayed by bad company.
    C'est un gars bien, mais il est trop tenté par les mauvaises compagnies.