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Attention
01
attention
the act of taking notice of someone or something
Exemples
The teacher 's loud voice quickly grabbed the students ' attention.
La voix forte de l'enseignant a rapidement attiré l'attention des élèves.
He paid close attention to the instructions before starting the task.
Il a porté une attention particulière aux instructions avant de commencer la tâche.
02
attention, soin
special care or treatment given to someone or something
Exemples
The neglected garden required a lot of attention to restore its beauty.
Le jardin négligé nécessitait beaucoup d'attention pour restaurer sa beauté.
The antique clock needed careful attention to restore it to working order.
L'horloge antique nécessitait une attention particulière pour la restaurer en état de marche.
03
attention, marque d'affection
a polite or affectionate act showing interest or care
Exemples
He sent her flowers as a token of his attentions.
Il lui a envoyé des fleurs en témoignage de son attention.
She appreciated his attentions, like opening doors and carrying her bags.
Elle appréciait ses attentions, comme ouvrir les portes et porter ses sacs.
04
attention, intérêt
a general interest that leads people to want to know more
05
attention
the ability to focus mentally on a task or subject
Exemples
The student 's attention wandered, causing her to miss important points.
L'attention de l'étudiante a erré, ce qui lui a fait manquer des points importants.
He needs to improve his attention if he wants to succeed in this demanding course.
Il doit améliorer son attention s'il veut réussir dans ce cours exigeant.
06
garde-à-vous, position de garde-à-vous
a rigid, upright posture with arms at the sides and feet together, assumed by military personnel during drills or inspections
Exemples
The soldiers stood at attention, awaiting the commander's inspection.
Les soldats se tenaient au garde-à-vous, attendant l'inspection du commandant.
He snapped to attention as soon as the officer entered the room.
Il se mit au garde-à-vous dès que l'officier entra dans la pièce.
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