magnetic attraction

• Phénomène physique par lequel certains matériaux exercent une force d'attraction ou de répulsion sur d'autres matériaux, notamment des métaux comme le fer; utilisé aussi métaphoriquement pour décrire une attirance forte et irrésistible entre personnes ou choses.

A physical phenomenon where certain materials exert an attractive or repulsive force on other materials, especially metals like iron; also used metaphorically to describe a strong, compelling pull between people or things.

1. Physical force of magnetismB2formal

   The force by which magnets attract or repel each other or other magnetic materials.

   attraction magnétique

   • The magnetic attraction between the two poles is very strong.
   • Iron filings align due to magnetic attraction.
   • The experiment demonstrated the principle of magnetic attraction.

2. Strong personal appealB2informal

   A powerful and compelling charm or charisma that draws people to someone.

   attirance magnétique

   • There was an undeniable magnetic attraction between them.
   • Her magnetic attraction made her the center of attention.
   • His magnetic attraction draws people to him wherever he goes.