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    Distractions (en. Distractions)

    /distrakˈsjõ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Anything that draws attention away from a main subject.
    The surrounding noises were distractions during the exam.
    Les bruits environnants étaient des distractions pendant l'examen.
    Leisure or temporary pleasures.
    He seeks distractions to escape his daily life.
    Il cherche des distractions pour échapper à son quotidien.
    State of being distracted.
    His frequent distractions harm his productivity.
    Ses distractions fréquentes nuisent à sa productivité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'distractio', meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seek distractions
    To seek activities for entertainment.
    chercher des distractions
    to be in distraction
    To be distracted and unable to concentrate.
    être dans la distraction
    mental distractions
    Thoughts or ideas that interfere with concentration.
    distractions mentales

    Related Words

    entertainment
    Leisure activities aimed at entertaining.
    divertissement
    amusement
    State of being entertained and happy.
    amusement
    leisure
    Free time spent on enjoyable activities.
    loisir

    Slang Meanings

    To escape reality
    Watching series is a good distraction to escape reality.
    Regarder des séries, c'est une bonne distraction pour fuir la réalité.
    To change one's mind
    Going out with friends is a perfect distraction to change one's mind.
    Sortir avec des amis est une distraction parfaite pour se changer les idées.