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.

Collocations

développer un attachementto develop an attachment

Antonyms

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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