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attention in French

attention in French is garde à vous, attention, attentions — attention means the mental effort or focus given to something.

attention in French

garde à vous
intj
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
attention
intj
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
attention
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
attention
noun
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
attentions
noun
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
attention
noun
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
garde à vous
noun
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.

What does "attention" mean?

  1. noun The mental effort or focus given to something.
    "Pay attention, this part is important."
  2. noun Special care, notice, or romantic interest shown toward someone.
    "He showered her with attention all evening."
  3. noun A formal, alert standing posture used especially by soldiers.
    "The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered."
  4. intj Used to call for silence or focus before an announcement.
    "Attention, passengers: the train will depart in five minutes."

attention in a sentence

  • Pay attention, this part is important.
  • He showered her with attention all evening.
  • The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered.
  • Attention, passengers: the train will depart in five minutes.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "attention" in French?

"attention" in French is garde à vous, attention, attentions. attention means: The mental effort or focus given to something.

How do you use "attention" in a sentence?

Example: "Pay attention, this part is important." In French, "attention" is garde à vous, attention, attentions.

Are there other ways to say "attention" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "attention": garde à vous, attention, attentions.

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