attirant

attractive, appealing

adjective ah-tee-RAHN Rare

Usage Note

Attirant is the present participle of attirer (to attract) used as an adjective. The feminine form is attirante. It differs slightly from séduisant (seductive/charming) by being more neutral — attirant can describe a job offer, a city, or a person without necessarily implying physical attraction.

Examples

"Cette offre d'emploi semble très attirante."

Natural Translation

This job offer seems very attractive.

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