Étourdie (en. Dizzy)

/e.tuʁ.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who is distracted or confused.
She seems dizzy from all this information.
Elle semble étourdie par toutes ces informations.
The state of someone whose mind is clouded.
After a sleepless night, he was totally dizzy.
Après une nuit blanche, il était totalement étourdi.
Responsibility of someone who acts unpredictably.
His dizzy behavior surprised everyone.
Son comportement étourdi a surpris tout le monde.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'étonner' which means to surprise or disorient.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as dizzy as a chicken
To be very dizzy or disoriented.
être étourdi comme un pou
to have a dizzy mind
To be in a state of mental confusion.
avoir l'esprit étourdi

Related Words

dizziness
To feel disoriented or dizzy.
étourdissement
surprising
Causing surprise or admiration.
étonnant

Slang Meanings

State of total confusion.
After her last-minute revision, she was in a dizzy state.
Après sa révision de dernière minute, elle était dans un état d'é́tourdie.
To act unexpectedly or crazily.
He made dizzy choices tonight.
Il a fait des choix étourdis ce soir.