focus in French
focus in French is foyer, attention, focaliser — focus means the main center of attention, activity, or interest.
focus in French
foyer
attention
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
foyer
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
focaliser
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
mettre au point
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
mettre au point
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
focaliser
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
concentrer
(transitive) To direct attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or task.
se concentrer
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
se focaliser
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
What does "focus" mean?
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noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
"The focus of the meeting was next year's budget."
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noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
"The photo was slightly out of focus."
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verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
"She tried to focus on her homework despite the noise outside."
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verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.
"He focused the camera before taking the shot."
focus in a sentence
- The focus of the meeting was next year's budget.
- Her focus shifted from painting to sculpture in her thirties.
- The photo was slightly out of focus.
- She tried to focus on her homework despite the noise outside.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "focus" in French?
"focus" in French is foyer, attention, focaliser. focus means: The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
How do you use "focus" in a sentence?
Example: "The focus of the meeting was next year's budget." In French, "focus" is foyer, attention, focaliser.
Are there other ways to say "focus" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "focus": foyer, attention, focaliser, mettre au point, concentrer, se concentrer.
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