French word

attachant

Pronunciation

IPA/ataʃɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveendearing

Example

Sa façon de parler est attachante.

The way he speaks is endearing.

Illustration for attachant (endearing)

More examples

Les enfants sont souvent attachants.

Children are often endearing.

Core concept

A simple human quality that makes someone feel easy to like and close to.

Common phrases

  • être attachant

    be endearing

  • un collègue attachant

    an endearing colleague

  • un ami attachant

    an endearing friend

Similar words

gentil: Showing kindness and gentleness toward other people.
sympathique: Having a friendly, approachable manner.
agréable: Comfortable and enjoyable to spend time with.
charmant: Having an appealing quality that inspires admiration or delight.

Definition in French

Qui provoque de l'attachement ou de la tendresse par des qualités simples et proches.

Word origin

Attachant comes from the present participle of attacher, whose basic sense is fastening, with the adjective describing something that forms an emotional tie.

Usage tips

  • With être, attachant commonly describes a person, voice, manner, or character, and usually means endearing rather than physically attractive.

Other meanings

  • charmingadjective
  • lovableadjective

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