French Conversation · Level 87
60 words
French word
séduction
Pronunciation
IPA/sedyksjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouncharm
Example
Sa séduction marche toujours.
Her charm always works.
More examples
Elle a un grand pouvoir de séduction auprès de ses collègues.
She has great seductive power with her colleagues.
Core concept
A force that draws attention and feeling toward a person, product, service, or idea.
Common phrases
faire de la séduction
engage in seduction
techniques de séduction
seduction techniques
pouvoir de séduction
seductive power
Similar words
charme: A pleasing quality that wins people's favor or attention.
charisme: A powerful personal magnetism that draws others in.
Definition in French
Capacité d'exercer une attraction sur autrui, suscitant intérêt, charme ou désir.
Word origin
French séduction comes from Latin seductio, from seducere, 'to lead away', through a development from leading someone away to drawing someone under an influence.
Usage tips
- In French, séduction can describe the appeal of a product, service, or idea, so it is broader than English seduction's often sexual or romantic sense.