attachment

• Nom désignant une pièce ou un dispositif supplémentaire que l'on peut ajouter à quelque chose, ou un fichier joint à un courrier électronique.

A noun referring to an extra part or device that can be added to something, or a file sent with an email.

1. Emotional bondB1formal

   A strong feeling of affection or connection to someone or something.

   attachement affectif

   • She has a strong attachment to her childhood home.
   • The child developed a secure attachment to his mother.
   • He felt a deep emotional attachment to his old car.

   Synonymesaffectionaffinitybondclosenessconnectiondevotionfondnessloveloyaltytenderness

   Antonymesaloofnessapathydetachmentindifference

2. File sent with emailA2informal

   A file (such as a document, image, or video) sent along with an email message.

   Pièce jointe à un courriel

   • Please find the report in the attachment.
   • I forgot to include the attachment in my last email.
   • The attachment is too large to send via email.

   Synonymesenclosure

3. Physical connectionB1formal

   A device or part that is attached to something else, often to add functionality.

   Accessoire, pièce rapportée

   • The vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments for different surfaces.
   • He bought a new attachment for his drill.
   • The attachment connects the hose to the faucet.

   Synonymesaccessoryadd-onadjunctappendagecomponentextrafittingfixture

   Antonymesdetachment