faire attention

Definitions of faire attention
  1. verb
    be careful, prudent, or watchful
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    type of:
    agir, entrer en action, prendre des mesures
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  2. verb
    hear with intention
    synonyms: écouter, être tout oreilles
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    types:
    prêter l'oreille, écouter
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
    écouter
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
    mettre sur écoute
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    ressentir, sentir
    to become aware of through the senses
  3. verb
    pay close attention to; give heed to
    synonyms: prêter attention
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    type of:
    obéir
    be obedient to
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