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attachant

endearing

adjective ah-tah-SHAHN Rare

Also means

captivating

Usage Note

Attachant describes a person, animal, or story that draws real affection — something more lasting than merely 'charming.' The feminine form is attachante. French speakers often apply it to a character in a book or film: un personnage vraiment attachant ('a truly endearing character').

Examples

"Ce petit chien est vraiment attachant."

Natural Translation

That little dog is truly endearing.

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