French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
attachement
Pronunciation
IPA/ataʃəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounattachment
Example
J'ai beaucoup d'attachement pour cette maison.
I have a strong attachment to this house.
More examples
L'attachement à ses racines reste fort.
His attachment to his roots remains strong.
Core concept
A lasting bond that makes a person care for and protect someone, somewhere, or something.
Common phrases
attachement à quelqu'un
attachment to someone
un attachement durable
a lasting attachment
Similar words
affection: A feeling of fondness or liking toward another person.
tendresse: A gentle, caring feeling or manner toward someone.
amitié: A feeling of closeness and trust toward a friend.
attache: A device used to hold or fasten an object or document in place.
Definition in French
Sentiment d'affection durable pour une personne, un lieu ou une chose, qui pousse à en prendre soin.
Word origin
Attachement is formed from the French verb attacher with the suffix -ment, extending the idea of fastening something to a lasting emotional bond.
Usage tips
- For emotional attachment, French commonly uses avoir de l'attachement pour followed by the person, place, or thing concerned.
Other meanings
- affectionnoun
- bondnoun
Opposites
- indifférenceindifferencenoun