attentionné
The English word "thoughtful" (in the sense of being kind or considerate) is translated into French as attentionné. Wiktionary also lists attentif.
Meaning: demonstrating kindness or consideration (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| attentionné | |
| attentif | /a.tɑ̃.tif/ |
Attentionné is used to describe someone who demonstrates kindness, care or consideration toward other people.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between attentionné and attentif. While attentionné refers to being kind or considerate toward others, attentif means being observant or paying close attention to a specific thing, such as a detail or a lecture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person or object it describes. While the masculine form is attentionné, you must use the feminine form attentionnée when describing a feminine subject.
Did you know?
- In French, the word attention functions as a standalone exclamation meaning 'Watch out!' or 'Be careful!', which is unrelated to being a thoughtful person.
- French distinguishes between the internal state of being 'thoughtful' as in pensive, using pensif, and the external behavior of being 'thoughtful' as in kind, using attentionné.
- If you want to describe a thoughtful gift, it is more idiomatic to use the noun phrase une délicate attention rather than the adjective attentionné.
Examples in context
- C'est une personne très attentionnée.He is a very thoughtful person.This sentence is useful for describing a person using attentionné.Tatoeba #131254 by dominiko, translation #292102 by CK
- Merci beaucoup pour votre cadeau attentionné.Thank you very much for your thoughtful present.This sentence is useful for describing a gift using attentionné.Tatoeba #12459721 by lbdx, translation #268960 by CM
- C'est très attentionné.That's very thoughtful.This sentence is useful for describing an action or situation using attentionné.Tatoeba #2021897 by sacredceltic, translation #2021169 by Spamster
- L'équipe d'accueil était très attentionnée envers les invités.The welcoming team was very thoughtful towards the guests.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma thanks Hugo for bringing her some soup while she is sick.
- EmmaMerci pour la soupe, Hugo.Thank you for the soup, Hugo.
- HugoC'est normal, repose-toi bien.It's nothing, get some good rest.
- EmmaTu es vraiment très attentionné.You are really very thoughtful.
- HugoJe t'en prie, Emma.You're welcome, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thoughtful” translations and entries attentionné, attentif, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
