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beckon

/ˈbɛkən/

Translations

beckonverb

beckoned

Past Simple

beckoned

Past Participle

beckoning

Gerund

/ˈbɛkən/

faire signe àGeste de la main, du bras ou de la tête pour inviter quelqu’un à approcher ou à suivre.

She beckoned him to follow her into the room.

Elle lui fit signe de la suivre dans la pièce.

attirerSens figuré: paraître invitant ou séduisant.

The warm lights of the café beckoned to the weary travelers.

Les lumières chaudes du café attiraient les voyageurs fatigués.

Synonyms

beckonverb

To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

She beckoned him to follow her into the room.

To appear inviting or enticing.

The warm lights of the café beckoned to the weary travelers.