How is the word captivant translated from French to English

English translation
gripping
adjective

Qui retient complètement l'attention, très prenant.

Holding your attention completely; very exciting.

Examples with “captivant”

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  • C'était un thriller captivant du début à la fin. — It was a gripping thriller from start to finish.

  • Elle agrippait la rambarde tandis que le bateau tanguait. — She was gripping the railing as the boat rocked.

  • Le dernier chapitre est absolument captivant. — The last chapter is absolutely gripping.

  • Il s'est endormi en agrippant fermement son jouet. — He fell asleep gripping his toy tightly.

  • Peux-tu me conseiller une série captivante pour le week-end ? — Can you recommend a gripping series for the weekend?

  • Arrête d'agripper le volant si fort. — Stop gripping the wheel so hard.

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