How to Say ‘To catch the eye’ in French
Attirer l'œil
ah-tee-ray l uhy
[ah-tee-ray l uhy]
💬 Usage Tip: [Attirer l'œil] is a set expression for [catch the eye]. French often uses [the eye] here where English prefers the whole phrase.
Phrase Breakdown
Attirer
[ah-tee-ray]
to attract
Infinitive verb meaning to draw or pull attention.
Attirer l'œil aide à mettre en valeur une donnée.
To attract the eye helps highlight a piece of data.
L'œil
l uhy
the eye
Used in the expression attirer l'œil, meaning to catch attention visually.
Cela attire l'œil.
That catches the eye.
Words in this phrase
l'
[l]
the
Elided definite article used before a vowel sound.
Attirer l'œil est important dans une présentation visuelle.
Attracting the eye is important in a visual presentation.
œil
[uhy]
eye
Noun used in the expression 'attirer l'œil' meaning to catch attention.
Attirer l'œil du lecteur facilite la lecture du graphique.
Attracting the reader's eye makes the chart easier to read.
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