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temptation

/tɛmˈteɪʃən/

/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/

temptationnoun

temptations

/tɛmˈteɪʃən/

/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/

Translations

The temptation to cheat on the exam was strong, but he resisted.

La tentation de tricher à l'examen était forte, mais il a résisté.

Additional translations

attraitS'emploie surtout pour l'idée d'une chose attirante ou séduisante.

séductionEmploi plus littéraire ou abstrait, pour l'action d'attirer ou de séduire.

Definitions

The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

The temptation to cheat on the exam was strong, but he resisted.

A thing or course of action that attracts or tempts someone.

The new dessert menu was a temptation for anyone with a sweet tooth.

The act of tempting or the state of being tempted; enticement.

Advertising often works as a subtle temptation to buy products you do not need.

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