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lure

/lʊə/

/lʊr/

lurenoun

lures

/lʊə/

/lʊr/

Translations

leurreDispositif destiné à attirer un poisson ou un animal; emploi concret. Aussi courant en fauconnerie.

The fisherman used a shiny lure to attract the trout.

Le pêcheur a utilisé un leurre brillant pour attirer la truite.

attraitSens figuré: ce qui attire ou séduit.

The lure of easy money led him into a risky investment.

L'attrait de l'argent facile l'a conduit à un investissement risqué.

Additional translations

appâtTerme de pêche ou de chasse, lorsque l'objet sert de bait.

Definitions

A device or substance used to attract and catch animals, especially fish.

The fisherman used a shiny lure to attract the trout.

Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person to do something.

The lure of easy money led him into a risky investment.

In falconry, a device consisting of feathers or other bait swung on a cord to recall a hawk.

The falconer whirled the lure above his head to bring the hawk back.

Synonyms

lureverb

lured

Past Simple

lured

Past Participle

luring

ing-form

/ljʊə/

/lʊr/

Translations

attirerSens général: faire venir vers soi ou inciter à venir.

The company tried to lure new customers by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase.

L'entreprise a essayé d'attirer de nouveaux clients en offrant une réduction de 20 % sur leur premier achat.

Additional translations

rappelerEn fauconnerie, pour faire revenir l'oiseau au moyen d'un leurre.

leurrerSens de séduction trompeuse ou d'appât; peut être plus marqué que « attirer ».

Definitions

To tempt or attract someone to do something, often by offering some form of reward or advantage.

The company tried to lure new customers by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase.

To recall or exercise a trained bird, especially a hawk, by means of a lure.

The falconer lured the hawk back to his glove.

Synonyms

lead on

lureadjective

/ljʊə/

/lʊr/

Attributive use of the noun, e.g. 'lure fishing', 'lure maker'.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for the use of a lure.

He bought a new rod for lure fishing.