fascination

fascination

Intérêt très fort qui donne envie de regarder ou d’en apprendre davantage.

En anglais simple : A strong feeling of interest that makes you want to watch or learn more.

• The children watched with fascination.
• Her fascination with space began at school.
• He could not hide his fascination as the machine started.

Comment l'utiliser : fascination with something (She has a fascination with old maps.); with fascination (We watched the birds with fascination.)

Synonymes : interest, captivation

Contraires : boredom, indifference

Expressions courantes : fascination with something, watch with fascination, lifelong fascination

objet de fascination, attrait

Chose qui attire l’attention et suscite un très grand intérêt.

En anglais simple : Something that attracts your attention and interests you greatly.

• The sea was a constant fascination for her.
• These machines remain one of his childhood fascinations.
• Life on other planets is a great fascination for many people.

Synonymes : attraction, interest

Expressions courantes : great fascination, endless fascination, fascination for someone