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
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
attention
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
attention
(uncountable) Mental focus.
attention
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
attentions
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
attention
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
garde à vous
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
What does "attention" mean?
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noun The mental effort or focus given to something.
"Pay attention, this part is important."
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noun Special care, notice, or romantic interest shown toward someone.
"He showered her with attention all evening."
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noun A formal, alert standing posture used especially by soldiers.
"The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered."
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intj Used to call for silence or focus before an announcement.
"Attention, please: the library will close in ten minutes."
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attention in a sentence
- Pay attention, this part is important.
- The baby needed all her attention, so she ignored the ringing phone.
- He showered her with attention all evening.
- The puppy loved the attention the visiting children gave it.
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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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