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    Distraction (en. Distraction)

    /dɪsˈtrækʃ(ə)n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of what diverts attention from a main subject.
    Television is often a distraction during studies.
    La télévision est souvent une distraction lors des études.
    Entertainment or activity that relaxes the mind.
    A walk can be a good distraction after a busy day.
    Une promenade peut être une bonne distraction après une journée chargée.
    A phenomenon of concern that prevents concentration.
    She suffers from constant distractions due to the surrounding noise.
    Elle souffre de distractions constantes en raison du bruit environnant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'distractio', meaning the act of diverting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one’s distraction
    Being unable to concentrate.
    perdre sa distraction
    momentary distraction
    A temporary entertainment.
    distraction momentané
    source of distraction
    An element that draws attention away from the main subject.
    source de distraction

    Related Words

    distracted
    Not focused.
    distrait
    to divert
    To change direction.
    détourner
    to entertain
    To make a person happy or to initiate entertainment.
    divertir

    Slang Meanings

    Zapping
    He spends his time zapping between channels for distraction.
    Il passe son temps à zapper entre les chaînes pour la distraction.
    Passing the time
    You can pass the time watching funny videos as distraction.
    On peut passer le temps à regarder des vidéos drôles comme distraction.