fascinated

• Décrit un état de très grand intérêt ou d'engagement intense envers quelque chose, souvent avec une attention captivée ou une admiration profonde.

Describes a state of being intensely interested or captivated by something.

1. Very interestedB1formal

   Extremely attracted or interested by something or someone.

   fasciné, très intéressé

   • The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks.
   • She was fascinated by the history of ancient Egypt.
   • He was fascinated with how the machine worked.

   Synonymesabsorbedcaptivatedengrossedenthralledmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymesapatheticboredindifferentuninterested

2. Captivated or charmedB1formal

   Held the attention of someone by being very interesting or delightful.

   Captivé ou charmé

   • The audience was fascinated by her performance.
   • I was fascinated by the beauty of the sunset.
   • He was fascinated with her stories about traveling.

   Synonymesabsorbedbewitchedcaptivatedcharmedenchantedengrossedenthralledentrancedmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymesboredindifferentunimpresseduninterested

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'attirer et de retenir fortement l'attention ou l'intérêt de quelqu'un.

A verb used to express the act of attracting and holding the attention or interest of someone strongly.

1. Attract or interest stronglyB1formal

   To attract and hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting or charming.

   Fasciner (sens 1)

   • The documentary about space fascinates me.
   • She was fascinated by the ancient ruins.
   • His stories about traveling fascinate everyone in the room.

   Synonymesabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantengrossenthrallentrancegripintriguerivetspellbind

   Antonymesborerepelrepulse

2. Captivate or mesmerizeB2formal

   To hold the attention of someone completely, often by being mysterious or beautiful.

   Captiver ou fasciner

   • The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
   • The intricate patterns on the carpet fascinated the children.
   • The way the light reflected off the water fascinated the painter.

   Synonymesbewitchcaptivateenchantenthrallentrancegripspellbindtransfix

   Antonymesboredisenchantdisgustrepelrevolt