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attachement

attachment

noun ah-tash-MAHN Rare

Also means

affection, bond

Usage Note

Attachement covers emotional bonds (attachement à sa famille) as well as file attachments in emails (pièce jointe is also used for that). The verb s'attacher à means to grow fond of someone or something. The psychological theory of attachement (attachment theory) uses the same word.

Examples

"Son attachement à sa ville natale est profond."

Natural Translation

His attachment to his hometown is deep.

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