French word

attirance

Pronunciation

IPA/atiʁɑ̃s/

Meaning

  • feminine nounattraction

Example

Elle éprouve une attirance pour son ami.

She feels attracted to her friend.

Illustration for attirance (attraction)

More examples

Il a manifesté une attirance envers sa collègue.

He expressed an attraction toward his colleague.

Core concept

A favorable pull that draws someone emotionally or sexually toward another person.

Common phrases

  • manifester une attirance pour

    express an attraction to ___

  • attirance mutuelle

    mutual attraction

  • attirance envers

    attraction toward ___

Similar words

attrait: A sense of being attracted by the appeal of something.
sympathie: A feeling of fondness that encourages friendly contact with someone.
attachement: A lasting emotional bond that brings comfort and a wish to rely on someone.
désir: A strong sexual or passionate desire for someone.

Definition in French

Sentiment d'attirance, affectif ou sexuel, éprouvé à l'égard d'une personne.

Word origin

Attirance is formed from attirer with the noun suffix -ance and ultimately relates to Latin attrahere, meaning to draw toward.

Usage tips

  • Attirance is feminine, and common patterns are éprouver de l'attirance pour quelqu'un and être attiré par quelqu'un.

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