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focus

UK
/ˈfəʊkəs/
US
/ˈfoʊkəs/
focus back
focus in
focus on

Translations

focusverb
focused
Past Simple
focused
Past Participle
focusing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
se concentrer sur
She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam.
Elle doit se concentrer sur ses études pour réussir l'examen.
mettre au pointphotographie, optique
He focused the camera to capture the perfect shot.
Il a mis au point l'appareil photo pour obtenir le cliché parfait.
centrerconstruction avec sur
The teacher focused the discussion on the main topic.
Le professeur a centré la discussion sur le sujet principal.
Additional translations
se focaliser surregistre courant
axerconstruction avec sur
Synonyms
concentrate
center
direct
fixate
zoom in
target
pay attention
Antonyms
distract
divert
scatter
neglect
ignore
focusnoun
foci
pl
UK
/ˈfəʊkəs/
US
/ˈfoʊkəs/
centre d'intérêt
The exhibition's focus was contemporary art.
Le centre d'intérêt de l'exposition était l'art contemporain.
mise au pointphotographie, optique
The camera's focus was adjusted to capture the details of the landscape.
La mise au point de l'appareil photo a été réglée pour capturer les détails du paysage.
foyeroptique
The lens brought the sunlight to a focus, igniting the paper.
L'objectif a amené la lumière du soleil au foyer, enflammant le papier.
foyer sismiquesismologie
The earthquake's focus was located 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
Le foyer sismique du tremblement de terre se trouvait à 10 kilomètres sous la surface.
Additional translations
pôleactivité, économie, innovation
centre de l'attention
nettetérésultat visuel
point focaltechnique
foyersismologie
Synonyms
concentration
emphasis
center
core
hub
nucleus
focal point
priority
Antonyms
distraction
indifference
inattention
diversion
scatter
focusadjective
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "focus group")
de mise au pointphotographie, optique; emploi attributif
He twisted the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Il a tourné la bague de mise au point pour rendre l'image plus nette.
cibléemploi attributif
The researchers assembled a focus group to test the product.
Les chercheurs ont constitué un groupe de discussion ciblé pour tester le produit.
Additional translations
spécialiséemploi attributif, selon le contexte

Definitions

focusverb
To concentrate attention or effort on a particular object or activity.
She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam.
To adjust the position of a lens or optical device to make a clear image.
He focused the camera to capture the perfect shot.
To bring into view or to make something clearer or more distinct.
The teacher focused the discussion on the main topic.
focusnoun
The center of interest or activity.
The focus of the meeting was to discuss the new project timeline.
The state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
The camera's focus was adjusted to capture the details of the landscape.
A point at which rays of light, heat, or other radiation meet after being refracted or reflected.
The lens brought the sunlight to a focus, igniting the paper.
The location of an earthquake, typically below the earth's surface.
The earthquake's focus was located 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
focusadjective
Relating to the focusing mechanism or setting of a camera, lens, or other optical device; used attributively before another noun.
He twisted the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Denoting something intended for or concerned with a particular purpose, subject, or group; central or specialized (used attributively before a noun).
The researchers assembled a focus group to test the product.
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