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• Nom désignant le point central de l'attention, de la concentration ou de l'intérêt, ainsi que la netteté et la précision d'une image ou d'un objet.

A noun referring to the central point of attention, concentration, or interest, or the clear and sharp definition of an image or subject.

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1. Center of attentionB1formal

   The main point or area of interest or activity.

   centre d'intérêt

   • The focus of the meeting was the new budget plan.
   • Her focus shifted to her career after graduation.
   • The focus of the research is climate change.

   Synonymescentercoreepicenterfocal pointhearthub

2. Clarity of visionB1formal

   The state of being clear and sharp, especially in an image or lens.

   Netteté de l'image

   • The camera's focus was adjusted for the close-up shot.
   • His eyes struggled to find focus in the dim light.
   • The photograph is out of focus.

   Synonymesclarityclearnesscrispnessdefinitiondistinctnessresolutionsharpness

   Antonymesblurblurrinessfuzziness

3. ConcentrationA2formal

   The ability to direct one's attention or mental effort on a particular task.

   Concentration (de l'attention)

   • She lost her focus during the long exam.
   • Meditation helps improve your focus.
   • He needs to maintain focus while driving.

   Synonymesabsorptionapplicationattentionattentivenessconcentrationdedicationengrossmentintentnesssingle-mindedness

   Antonymesdistractioninattention

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de diriger son attention, son énergie ou ses efforts vers un objet, un sujet ou une activité précise.

A verb used to indicate the act of directing one's attention, energy, or effort toward a particular point, subject, or activity.

1. Concentrate attentionA2formal

   To direct one's attention or effort on a particular thing.

   Se concentrer sur

   • Please focus on your homework.
   • She focused her energy on learning the piano.
   • He couldn't focus during the meeting because of the noise.

   Synonymesattendcenterconcentrateconvergedirectfixatezero in

   Antonymesdistractignoreneglectwander

2. Adjust for clarityB1formal

   To adjust a lens or device to make an image clear.

   Mettre au point

   • The photographer focused the camera on the bird.
   • He focused his binoculars on the distant mountain.
   • She focused the microscope to see the cells clearly.

   Synonymesadjustsetsharpentune

   Antonymesblur

3. Direct energy or resourcesB2formal

   To direct energy, effort, or resources toward a specific goal.

   concentrer (des ressources)

   • The company is focusing its resources on renewable energy.
   • We need to focus our efforts on improving customer service.
   • The government focused funding on education programs.

   Synonymesaimapplycenterchannelconcentratedevotedirecttarget

   Antonymesdispersedistractdivertscatter

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