faire attention
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pay attention, notice, be careful, watch out, take care of
/fɛʁ atɑ̃sjɔ̃/
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To pay attention, exercise caution, or take care of something.
Examples
Il fait attention à ses plantes.
He takes care of his plants.
Fais attention au chien derrière toi.
Watch out for the dog behind you.
Il ne fait pas attention quand on lui parle.
He doesn't pay attention when spoken to.
Ils font attention à l'eau qu'ils consomment.
They watch how much water they use.
Faites attention à la dernière phrase.
Pay attention to the last sentence.
Similar words
être attentif
prendre garde
remarquer
prendre soin
se méfier
veiller à
Meanings
Examples
Fais attention à ce que dit la professeure.
Pay attention to what the teacher says.
Je n'avais pas fait attention à son nom.
I hadn't noticed his name.
Elle fait attention aux détails.
She pays attention to detail.
Faites attention à la dernière phrase.
Pay attention to the last sentence.
Il ne fait pas attention quand on lui parle.
He doesn't pay attention when spoken to.
Examples
Fais attention en traversant la rue.
Be careful when crossing the road.
Faites attention à la marche !
Watch out for the step!
Il fait attention sur la route.
He takes care on the road.
Elle fait attention à ne pas tomber.
She is careful not to fall.
Fais attention au chien derrière toi.
Watch out for the dog behind you.
Examples
Elle fait attention à sa santé.
She takes care of her health.
Nous faisons attention à nos dépenses.
We watch our spending.
Il fait attention à ses plantes.
He takes care of his plants.
Fais attention à toi pendant le voyage.
Take care of yourself during the trip.
Ils font attention à l'eau qu'ils consomment.
They watch how much water they use.
Etymology
A fixed use of faire ‘do’ with attention ‘attention’, from Latin attentio.
FAQ
What does faire attention mean?
To pay attention, take care, or be careful, depending on context.
What does Fais attention ! mean?
It warns someone to be careful.
Yes: faire attention à a thing or person.
Can it mean caring for health?
Yes: faire attention à sa santé means to look after one's health.
Is attention plural in this expression?
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