Égaré (en. Lost)

/e.ɡa.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Lost, abandoned.
This lost child is looking for his parents.
Cet enfant égaré cherche ses parents.
Remote from one's usual place.
He felt lost in this big city.
Il s'est senti égaré dans cette grande ville.
Confused, disoriented.
She had a lost look after the accident.
Elle avait un regard égaré après l'accident.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'égarer', from Latin 'exaggerare' which means to divert.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be lost
To be in a state of confusion or loss.
être égaré
to feel lost
To feel a sense of disorientation.
sentir égaré
a lost mind
A troubled or confused mind.
esprit égaré

Related Words

straying
The act of getting lost, a state of confusion.
égarement
to mislead
To make someone lose something, to mislead.
égarer

Slang Meanings

To be in a blur
He is completely lost in his ideas.
Il est complètement égaré dans ses idées.
To be lost in one's thoughts
She looks lost; she is not following the conversation.
Elle a l'air égaré, elle ne suit pas la conversation.