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    Égarement (en. Misguidance)

    /e.ɡaʁ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A situation where one finds oneself lost, both physically and mentally.
    After hours of walking, I experienced a true bewilderment in the forest.
    Après des heures de marche, j'ai connu un véritable égarment dans la forêt.
    A state of sadness or despair related to a loss.
    His bewilderment after the breakup was alarming.
    Son égarment après la rupture était alarmant.
    Distraction or lack of attention.
    He was in total bewilderment during the meeting.
    Il était dans un égarment total pendant la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to bewilder,' which means 'to lose or cause to lose something.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary bewilderment
    A temporary state of losing one's bearings.
    égarement passager
    to lose one's bewilderment
    To suddenly find oneself in a confused or disordered situation.
    perdre son égarment
    a moment of bewilderment
    A brief moment of distraction or inattentiveness.
    un moment d'égarement

    Related Words

    to bewilder
    Causing someone to lose something.
    égarer
    bewildered
    Who is lost or in a state of confusion.
    égaré
    disorientation
    A state of not knowing where one is.
    désorientation

    Slang Meanings

    A situation where someone is completely lost.
    He was so caught up in bewilderment that he didn't know where he was.
    Il était tellement dans l'égarement qu'il ne savait plus où il était.
    Total distraction at an inappropriate moment.
    Stopping a class in the middle of bewilderment was unexpected.
    Arrêter un cours en plein égarment, c'était inattendu.