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focusedpast participle
UK
/ˈfəʊkəst/
US
/ˈfoʊkəst/
Used as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb 'focus'.
Translations
She remained focused on her studies despite the distractions around her.
Elle est restée concentrée sur ses études malgré les distractions autour d’elle.
axéS’emploie surtout avec un complément introduit par « sur » pour indiquer une orientation ou une finalité claire.
The team had a focused approach to achieving their sales targets.
L’équipe avait une approche axée sur l’atteinte de ses objectifs de vente.
au pointSe dit d’une image ou d’un dispositif optique réglé avec netteté.
The camera was fully focused before the shoot.
L’appareil photo était parfaitement au point avant la prise de vue.
Additional translations
focaliséFréquent dans le registre technique ou professionnel, notamment pour une stratégie, une analyse ou une attention ciblée.
netSe dit surtout d’une image ou d’une photo nette et claire.
Definitions
Concentrated on a particular task or goal.
She remained focused on her studies despite the distractions around her.
Having a clear and definite purpose or direction.
The team had a focused approach to achieving their sales targets.
(of an optical device or image) Adjusted so that it produces a clear, sharp image.
The camera was fully focused before the shoot.
Synonyms
concentrated
attentive
determined
single-minded
intent
fixed
absorbed
engaged
Antonyms
distracted
unfocused
focusverb

focused

Past Simple

focused
Past Simple
focused
Past Participle
focusing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
concentrate
center
direct
fixate
zoom in
target
pay attention
Antonyms
distract
divert
scatter
neglect
ignore
focusnoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
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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