No. 8,672 in French
attentive
Paying close attention or being careful.
In a sentence
Marie est très attentive aux besoins de ses amis.
Marie is very attentive to her friends' needs.
In this sentence, 'attentive' is used to describe Marie's caring and thoughtful nature towards her friends, highlighting her perceptive and considerate attitude.
Pendant le cours, les élèves étaient attentifs et concentrés.
During the lesson, the students were attentive and focused.
Here, 'attentifs' conveys the state of being focused and actively paying attention to the lesson being taught. It underscores the importance of engagement in learning environments.
Je suis toujours attentif à ne pas déranger mes voisins.
I am always attentive not to disturb my neighbors.
In this example, 'attentif' describes the speaker's mindfulness and careful consideration of their actions to ensure they are not disruptive toward their neighbors.
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