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    Rêveries (en. Daydreams)

    /ʁe.və.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A moment of contemplation or daydreaming.
    In her daydreams, she imagined fantastical worlds.
    Dans ses rêveries, elle imaginait des mondes fantastiques.
    A deep reflection on a subject.
    His daydreams about life brought him comfort.
    Ses rêveries sur la vie lui apportaient du réconfort.
    A state of distraction where the mind wanders.
    He was lost in his daydreams during the meeting.
    Il était perdu dans ses rêveries pendant la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to dream' derived from the Latin 'rapere' meaning to capture or take.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lost in one's daydreams
    To be distracted or absorbed in one's thoughts.
    perdre dans ses rêveries
    childhood daydreams
    Happy memories of childhood.
    rêveries d'enfance
    to be in la-la land
    To be distracted, dreamy.
    être dans la lune

    Related Words

    dream
    To have visions or thoughts without precision.
    rêver
    dream
    Image or situation perceived during sleep or in a state of reflection.
    rêve

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's own world
    When he’s in class, he’s often in his own world.
    Quand il est en cours, il est souvent dans son monde.
    To have one’s head in the clouds
    She always has her head in the clouds, especially in class.
    Elle a toujours la tête dans les nuages, surtout en classe.