Égarée (en. Lost)

/e.ɡa.ʁ.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Lost, not knowing where one is.
She was completely lost in that big city.
Elle était complètement égarée dans cette grande ville.
Strayed from one's group or usual path.
The children were lost after leaving the park.
Les enfants étaient égarés après la sortie du parc.
To exhibit disoriented or confused behavior.
He spoke in a lost manner after the shock.
Il a parlé de manière égarée après le choc.

Etymology

From the verb 'égarer', of Latin origin 'excarare' meaning 'to lead off the path'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be lost
To feel lost, directionless.
être égaré
To have a confused mind
To have confused or disorganized thoughts.
avoir l'esprit égaré
Lost voice
A voice that seems distant or confused.
voix égarée

Related Words

To lead astray
To cause someone or something to be lost.
égarer
Mistake
An action that leads to a loss of direction.
erreur
Wandering
The act of moving without a specific goal or direction.
errance

Slang Meanings

To be in a haze
After all this, I'm completely in a haze.
Après toute cette histoire, je suis complètement dans le flou.
To have one's head in the clouds
Since he changed jobs, he often has his head in the clouds.
Depuis qu'il a changé de boulot, il a souvent la tête dans les nuages.