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engage in French

engage in French is embrayer, engager, attirer l'attention — engage means to hold someone's attention or interest.

engage in French

embrayer
verb
engager
verb
(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
attirer l'attention
verb
(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
engager
verb

What does "engage" mean?

  1. verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
    "The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories."
  2. verb To enter into conflict or battle with an opponent.
    "The two fleets engaged at dawn."
  3. verb To arrange to employ or hire someone, or to book a service.
    "The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances."
  4. verb To interlock or mesh, as with gears or machine parts.
    "Release the clutch slowly so the gears engage smoothly."
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engage in a sentence

  • The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories.
  • She tried to engage her daughter in conversation about school.
  • The two fleets engaged at dawn.
  • The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances.

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What is "engage" in French?

"engage" in French is embrayer, engager, attirer l'attention. engage means: To hold someone's attention or interest.

How do you use "engage" in a sentence?

Example: "The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories." In French, "engage" is embrayer, engager, attirer l'attention.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "engage": embrayer, engager, attirer l'attention.

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