distrait
/dis.tʁɛ/adjective★Intermediate
informal
Absent-minded or preoccupied; not paying attention to one's surroundings.
Elle a oublié ses clés parce qu'elle était distraite.
She forgot her keys because she was distracted.
Il a l'air distrait aujourd'hui.
He seems distracted today.
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Often used to describe someone who is easily distracted or forgetful.
Collocations
être distraitto be distracteddevenir distraitto become distractedrester distraitto remain distracted
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'distrait' to describe someone who is easily distracted or forgetful due to being preoccupied with other thoughts.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'distraire' (to distract), from Latin 'distrahere' (to pull apart).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe someone who is not fully present or focused on the task at hand.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart
prefix-trait
drawn
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