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attirance

attraction, appeal

noun ah-tee-RAHNS Rare

Usage Note

Attirance describes a feeling of being drawn toward something or someone — physical, emotional, or intellectual. It is feminine and invariable in number when used abstractly. The related verb is attirer ('to attract') and the adjective attirant/attirante means 'appealing/attractive'.

Examples

"Il ressentait une forte attirance pour elle."

Natural Translation

He felt a strong attraction towards her.

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