English–French

“engrossing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁənɑ̃/

Example

Ce jeu est prenant, on n'a pas envie d'arrêter.

This game is engrossing; you do not feel like stopping.

Illustration for prenant (engrossing)

How to say “engrossing” in French

“Engrossing” in French is prenant.

A sustained grip on attention that makes stopping feel difficult.

Full entry for prenant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prenant

Le film était prenant du début à la fin.

The film was gripping from beginning to end.

Tips for using prenant

  • The final t in prenant is silent, and the ending -ant has a nasal vowel rather than an English "ant" sound.

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