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    Distraite (en. Distracted)

    /distrɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    A state of mind where one is disconnected from their environment.
    She was distracted and didn't notice the noise behind her.
    Elle était distraite et ne remarqua pas le bruit derrière elle.
    Who does not pay attention to what is happening around.
    He was so distracted that he forgot his appointment.
    Il était si distrait qu'il a oublié son rendez-vous.
    Tendency to be disturbed by other thoughts.
    His distracted nature made him lose the thread of the conversation several times.
    Sa nature distraite lui a fait perdre plusieurs fois le fil de la conversation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'distract' which means to divert the mind from something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be distracted by something
    To be unable to concentrate due to a worry.
    être distrait par quelque chose
    to have a distracted mind
    To be lost in one's thoughts, out of reality.
    avoir l'esprit distrait
    to let oneself be distracted
    To allow external elements to disrupt one's attention.
    se laisser distraire

    Related Words

    distraction
    A state of not focusing on something.
    distraction
    divert
    To cause attention to be directed elsewhere.
    détourner

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He's so daydreaming that it seems he doesn't even know where he is.
    Il est tellement dans la lune qu'on dirait qu'il ne sait même pas où il est.
    To be a bit off
    Since he moved, he's really a bit off and is often distracted.
    Depuis qu'il a déménagé, il a vraiment un grain et est souvent distrait.