attention

US /əˈten.ʃən/
UK /əˈten.ʃən/
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1.

attention, concentration

the act or power of fixing the mind on something; a state of concentrated awareness

:
Please pay attention to the instructions.
Veuillez faire attention aux instructions.
Her work requires close attention to detail.
Son travail exige une grande attention aux détails.
2.

attention, soin

consideration or special care

:
The patient needs constant medical attention.
Le patient a besoin d'une attention médicale constante.
He tried to attract her attention with a wave.
Il a essayé d'attirer son attention d'un signe de la main.
1.

garde-à-vous, position d'attention

a position of readiness to receive orders, with the body erect and the arms to the sides

:
The soldiers stood at attention.
Les soldats se tenaient au garde-à-vous.
The drill sergeant ordered the recruits to stand at attention.
Le sergent instructeur a ordonné aux recrues de se tenir au garde-à-vous.