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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