attraction

noun ah-trak-SYON Rare

Also means

ride

Usage Note

Attraction covers both the abstract sense of 'attraction' (a force, an appeal) and a concrete fairground or theme-park ride. Les attractions at an amusement park refers to the rides and shows. In physics, l'attraction terrestre is gravitational pull.

Examples

"Cette attraction attire des milliers de touristes."

Natural Translation

This attraction draws thousands of tourists.

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