How to Say ‘To pay attention’ in French
Faire attention
fehr ah-tahn-see-ohn
[fehr ah-tahn-see-ohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Use it to express carefulness or mindfulness in various contexts.
Phrase Breakdown
Faire
[fehr]
To do
Indicating the action of performing a task or work.
Je vais faire la vaisselle.
I am going to do the dishes.
attention
[ah-tahn-see-ohn]
Attention
Notice taken of someone or something; careful observation.
Il faut faire attention en traversant la route.
You need to pay attention when crossing the road.
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