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exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

captivant, passionnant

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

best-seller, le plus vendu

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

émouvant, touchant

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

agréable à lire

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

rat de bibliothèque, amateur de livres

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

unidimensionnel, linéaire

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

accro

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

intéressant

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apprécié, compris

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

impliqué, engagé

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avide

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

dépeindre, décrire

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

usé par les intempéries, altéré par les éléments

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

prévoyant, clairvoyant

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

fouteur de trouble, perturbateur

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

dissident, dissidente, non-conformiste

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

conscient de soi, maladroit

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

délavé, terne

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rapide, dynamique

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

colérique, irritable

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

assidu

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ouvert d'esprit

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

beau, belle, séduisant

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

libre pensée

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

amateur de plaisir, aimant s'amuser

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

résolu, déterminé

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autonome, autosuffisant

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

insensible, épais d'peau

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

bienveillant, cœur généreux

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

distant, réservé

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orienté vers la carrière, axé sur la carrière

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distraite, étourdi