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How is the word captive translated from French to English

Retient entièrement l'attention de quelqu'un.

Holds someone's attention completely.

verb
English translation
captivates

Examples with “captive”

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  • Sa voix captive tous ceux qui l'entendent. — Her voice captivates everyone who hears it.

  • Cette vieille chanson me captive encore. — This old song still captivates me.

  • Qui captive le mieux le public ? — Who captivates the audience better?

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FAQ about “captive”

How is “captive” translated from French?
“captive” translates into English as “captivates”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “captive” mean?
Meaning of “captive”: Retient entièrement l'attention de quelqu'un. In English — “captivates”.
What part of speech is “captive”?
“captive” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “captive”?
Example sentences with “captive” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “captive”?
Add “captive” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.