French word

attrait

Pronunciation

IPA/atʁɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounappeal

Example

Cet appartement a beaucoup d'attrait.

This apartment has a lot of appeal.

Illustration for attrait (appeal)

More examples

Ce film a de l'attrait pour un large public.

This movie has appeal for a broad audience.

Core concept

A bright doorway, elegant detail, or welcoming face that draws attention and makes something appealing.

Common phrases

  • avoir de l'attrait

    have appeal

  • manquer d'attrait

    lack appeal

  • attrait touristique

    tourist appeal

Similar words

attraction: A featured draw or sight that attracts people.
charme: A pleasing quality that inspires fondness or comfort.
intérêt: A quality that captures attention and sparks curiosity.

Definition in French

Qualité ou détail particulier qui fait qu'un lieu, un objet ou une personne paraît séduisant ou digne d'attention.

Word origin

Attrait comes through Old French from Latin attrahere, formed from ad- 'toward' and trahere 'to draw'.

Usage tips

  • Attrait is masculine, so the usual article is un, as in un attrait particulier.

Other meanings

  • attractionnoun
  • allurenoun

Opposites

  • désintérêtdisinterestnoun
  • répulsionrepulsionnoun

Related words

  • attrayantappealingadjective

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