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tempt in French

tempt in French is tenter, attirer — tempt means to try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.

tempt in French

tenter
verb
(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
attirer
verb
(transitive) To attract; to allure.
tenter
verb
(transitive) To attract; to allure.

What does "tempt" mean?

  1. verb To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.
    "The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need."

tempt in a sentence

  • The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need.
  • Don't tempt fate by leaving the door unlocked.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tempt" in French?

"tempt" in French is tenter, attirer. tempt means: To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.

How do you use "tempt" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread tempted him to buy a loaf he didn't need." In French, "tempt" is tenter, attirer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tempt": tenter, attirer.

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