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attachement
/ataʃmɑ̃/
attachment
L'attachement de l'enfant à sa mère est crucial.
The child's attachment to his mother is crucial.
formal
A strong emotional bond or connection, especially between a child and parent.
Son attachement à la famille l'a aidé à surmonter la crise.
His attachment to the family helped him overcome the crisis.
Often discussed in psychological contexts.
Technology
technical
In computing, a file attached to an email.
Veillez à joindre l'attachement avant d'envoyer l'e-mail.
Ensure you attach the file before sending the email.
Common in digital communication.
Pro Tip
Contextual Clue
If the topic is about emotions or relationships, 'attachement' refers to a bond. In tech contexts, it's about files.
Word Origin
From Latin 'attacus', past participle of 'attacare' (to attach).
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context to distinguish between emotional and digital attachments.
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