magnet

aimant

Objet qui attire le fer et certains autres métaux.

En anglais simple : An object that pulls iron and some other metals toward itself.

• The magnet picked up the nail.
• We put colorful magnets on the fridge.
• Does this magnet attract every kind of metal?

Expressions courantes : fridge magnet, strong magnet, bar magnet

aimant, pôle d’attraction

Personne, lieu ou chose qui attire beaucoup de monde ou suscite beaucoup d’attention.

En anglais simple : A person, place, or thing that attracts many people or much attention.

• The beach is a tourist magnet.
• Her cafe became a magnet for local artists.
• The bright lights acted as a magnet for insects.

Comment l'utiliser : a magnet for someone/something (The festival is a magnet for music lovers.)

Synonymes : draw, attraction

Expressions courantes : magnet for tourists, tourist magnet, magnet for trouble