Usage Note
distrait is the silent-t adjective; the feminine is distraite. It describes a person who is not paying attention. The related verb is distraire (to distract, to entertain), and the noun distraction covers both inattention and a leisure activity.
Examples
"Il a l'air distrait pendant le cours."
Natural Translation
He looks distracted during class.
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