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 main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences."
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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.
"I find it hard to focus when the television is on."
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verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.
"She waited for the camera to focus before pressing the button."
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focus in a sentence
- The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences.
- The focus of the meeting was next year's budget.
- The photo was slightly out of focus.
- Turn the ring slowly until the focus on the flower looks crisp.
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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 main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences." 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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