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    Distrait (en. Distracted)

    /distrɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Absorbed in thoughts, a person who seems not to pay attention to their environment.
    He was distracted throughout the entire meeting.
    Il était distrait pendant toute la réunion.
    State of being mentally absent or troubled.
    She forgot her appointment because she was distracted.
    Elle a oublié son rendez-vous parce qu'elle était distrait.
    An individual easily distracted by external stimuli.
    The noises from the street made him distracted.
    Les bruits de la rue l'ont rendu distrait.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word distracted comes from the verb 'distraire', from the Latin 'distrahere' which means 'to pull in different directions'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as distracted as a fish
    To be very distracted or inattentive.
    être distrait comme un poisson
    to have a distracted mind
    To be preoccupied with thoughts that prevent one from concentrating.
    avoir l'esprit distrait
    to let oneself be distracted
    To be easily diverted from one’s goal or task.
    se laisser distraire

    Related Words

    distractedly
    The act of distracting someone.
    distraitement

    Slang Meanings

    In a dreamy state
    He is really in a dreamy state today; he forgot to turn in his work.
    Il est vraiment en mode lunaire aujourd'hui, il a oublié de rendre son travail.
    Lost in thought
    She looks lost in thought during the class.
    Elle a l'air perdue dans ses pensées pendant le cours.