How do you say "look out" in French?

Attention

Phrase Noun

In French, "look out" is Attention.

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Pronunciation

Say ah-tahn-SYON, reusing the same attention root used throughout warnings in French.

Grammar notes

Attention is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

look out

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How to remember Attention

This reuses the familiar attention word one more time, since French leans on it for nearly every warning.

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Questions about Attention

How do you pronounce Attention?

Say ah-tahn-SYON, reusing the same attention root used throughout warnings in French.

Is Attention formal or casual?

Attention is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Attention used in French?

Attention is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (look out).

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