French-English translations for captiver

captivate
absorb
us
Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass.

engross
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She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.
enmesh
enthrall
fascinateThe flickering TV fascinated the catWe were fascinated by the potters skillHer gait fascinates all men
preoccupy
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The father tried to preoccupy the child with his keys.