attract in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for attract in the English»French Dictionary

attract [Brit əˈtrakt, Am əˈtrækt] VB trans

1. attract (gen):

attract person, animal, students, buyers, custom, investment, criticism etc

attirer

to attract attention

attirer l'attention

to attract sb's attention

attirer l'attention de qn (to sur)

he was very attracted to her

elle l'attirait beaucoup

2. attract FIN account, sum:

attract interest rate

comporter

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they failed dismally to attract investment

ils ont échoué lamentablement dans leurs efforts pour attirer les investissements

it is a ploy to attract attention/to disarm his critics

c'est un stratagème pour attirer l'attention/pour désarmer ses détracteurs

cheap gimmicks to attract customers

des combines fpl pour attirer le client inf

sexually attract, repel

sexuellement

Translations for attract in the French»English Dictionary

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affriander

to entice, to attract

attrouper

to attract

aguicher (pour vendre) client

to attract

drainer public, curieux

to attract (vers to)

ta présence sera sans doute assez remarquée

your presence will probably attract quite a lot of attention

attract in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for attract in the English»French Dictionary

attract [əˈtrækt] VB trans

attract

attirer

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to attract sb's attention

attirer l'attention de qn

opposites attract

les contraires s'attirent

Translations for attract in the French»English Dictionary

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attirer personne

to attract

s'attirer

to attract each other

s'attirer PHYS

to attract

éveiller attention

to attract

porter attention

to attract

attract Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to attract sb's attention

attirer l'attention de qn

opposites attract

les contraires s'attirent

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

A major social event of the school year, it typically attracts several major bands from around the country.

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It attracts special attention because of its natural situation as well.

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His movies, to the surprise of many film industry stalwarts, attracted a large number of viewers.

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It attracts thousands of visitors each year with its many attractions.

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His first essay in original work appeared the next year, and attracted the attention of the college authorities.

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The hills are covered with mist and snow, which attracts tourist to this place.

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It is still a very popular event attracting over 100,000 people over the three-day event.

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A similar behaviour is seen when they attract females.

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She confesses to being attracted to him, and the demon threatens to make her suffer eternity as an old woman.

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It is tolerant of deer and drought, and also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies making it an attractive selection for gardeners.

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