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focus in French

focus in French is foyer, attention, focaliser — focus means the main center of attention, activity, or interest.

focus in French

foyer
noun
attention
noun
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
foyer
noun
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
focaliser
verb
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
mettre au point
verb
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
mettre au point
verb
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
focaliser
verb
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
concentrer
verb
(transitive) To direct attention, effort, or energy to a particular audience or task.
se concentrer
verb
(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
verb
(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?

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
    "The focus of the meeting was next year's budget."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
    "She tried to focus on her homework despite the noise outside."
  4. 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.

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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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