attachment

pièce jointe

Fichier, comme une photo ou un document, envoyé avec un courriel ou un autre message.

En anglais simple : A file, such as a photo or document, sent with an email or other message.

• Please open the attachment.
• I sent the photos as an attachment.
• The email arrived without any attachments.

Expressions courantes : email attachment, open an attachment, send an attachment

accessoire, embout

Pièce supplémentaire que l’on ajoute à une machine ou à un outil pour effectuer une tâche précise.

En anglais simple : An extra part you put on a machine or tool to do a particular job.

• Use the brush attachment on the sofa.
• This attachment fits my old drill.
• The mixer comes with three attachments.

Comment l'utiliser : attachment for something (I bought a new attachment for the vacuum cleaner.)

Synonymes : accessory, add-on

Expressions courantes : vacuum attachment, brush attachment, attachment for something

attachement

Sentiment fort d’affection pour une personne ou une chose.

En anglais simple : A strong feeling of love or care for someone or something.

• She has a strong attachment to her dog.
• His attachment to the village never faded.
• Children often develop an attachment to a favorite toy.

Comment l'utiliser : attachment to someone/something (I feel a deep attachment to this house.)

Synonymes : affection, fondness

Expressions courantes : attachment to someone, emotional attachment, deep attachment, strong attachment

fixation, rattachement

Action de joindre ou de fixer une chose à une autre.

En anglais simple : The act or process of joining or fixing one thing to another.

• The glue allows firm attachment to the wall.
• Check the attachment of each panel before use.
• Attachment of the handle requires two screws.

Comment l'utiliser : attachment of something to something (Attachment of the cable to the frame takes a few minutes.)

Synonymes : joining, fastening

Expressions courantes : attachment to something, secure attachment, method of attachment