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    Étourdi (en. Dizzy)

    /e.tuʁ.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    A person who is a bit spaced out or shows signs of distraction.
    He is so dizzy that he forgot his appointment.
    Il est tellement étourdi qu'il a oublié son rendez-vous.
    Refers to someone who feels a certain confusion or disorientation.
    After that news, she felt dizzy.
    Après cette nouvelle, elle se sentait étourdie.
    One who acts without thinking, by impulsiveness.
    His dizzy behavior has played tricks on him.
    Son comportement étourdi lui a joué des tours.

    Etymology

    From the verb "dizzy," formed from 'e-' and 'dizzy' which means to turn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as dizzy as a fly
    To be very distracted.
    être étourdi comme une mouche
    to have a dizzy mind
    To be mentally confused.
    avoir l'esprit étourdi
    to be dizzy from a shock
    After a surprising news.
    être étourdi par un choc

    Related Words

    dizziness
    State of confusion or slight loss of consciousness.
    étourdissement
    dazzling
    Impresses or gives a feeling of vertigo.
    étourdissant

    Slang Meanings

    To be a bit in the blur.
    He is really dizzy, he forgot where he parked his car.
    Il est vraiment étourdi, il a oublié où il avait garé sa voiture.
    To have daydreams.
    She is so dizzy that she never knows what she wants.
    Elle est tellement étourdie qu'elle ne sait jamais ce qu'elle veut.